Hi Friend — 

Electric bills are rising across Pennsylvania — and at the same time, monopoly utility companies are making record profits¹ and paying their executives massive salaries every year.²

It’s corporate greed at its worst.

Utilities are exploiting the energy crisis by raising rates far beyond what’s needed to cover their actual costs — padding their profits while everyday people struggle to keep up.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have the power to fix this. But they won’t unless they hear a huge backlash from their constituents.

Your voice matters. Take a moment right now to speak out to urge your legislators to put a stop to outrageous monopoly utility profits at our expense.

Driven by demands of massive new data centers, utilities are working to upgrade outdated infrastructure. But instead of making the investments they need, utilities are taking advantage of this crisis by gouging customers.

So families end up footing the bill, while utilities and big tech companies benefit.

Just take a close look at what’s happening.

Philly’s provider, PECO, increased profits 47.7% between 2024 and 2025!³

And PPL, which covers most of the eastern third of the state, makes a profit of 20% of ratepayers’ bills!⁴

Our lawmakers must step in, crack down on excessive rate hikes, increase oversight, and hold utility companies accountable for overcharging customers.

They can also make sure that large energy users — like data centers — pay their fair share instead of passing costs onto working families.

But right now, there isn’t enough pressure on legislators to act.

Utility companies have spent millions influencing elections and lobbying to protect their profits — while families continue to see higher bills month after month.

That’s why your voice matters.

Tell your legislators: stop utilities from overcharging Pennsylvania families and put real protections in place to keep electricity affordable. 

It’s time for accountability — and it’s time to put people before profits.

Thanks for taking action,

Julia Wanner
Advocacy Manager
Conservation Voters of PA

[1] "What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report," WHYY, March 13, 2026. 

[2] "As Customers Struggled, Utility CEOs’ Pay Spiked Last Year," Energy and Policy Institute, July 18, 2024. 

[3] "How PECO’s profits impact your electricity bill," WHYY, March 10, 2026. 

[4] "Paying for Their Profits: How Ratepayers Foot the Bill for Soaring Utility Profits," Energy and Policy Institute, March 12, 2026.

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