The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation.

PPL provides services to nearly 1.5 million customers in 29 counties in Pennsylvania.

The commission voted 5-0 to investigate PPL’s proposed rate increase, which seeks an annual increase in revenues of $356.3 million (33.4%).

As proposed, the total monthly bill for a residential customer using 918 kWh per month would increase from $177.01 to $189.40 (7%).

The rate increase request is suspended for up to seven months from the proposed effective date of Dec. 1.

The PUC’s Office of Administrative Law Judge investigation will include public input hearings to gather testimony from concerned consumers and stakeholders.

A final decision is due by July 1, 2026.