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  "meta": {
    "title": "RateWatchdog — current default electricity supply rates (PJM states + IL)",
    "description": "Residential default supply rates (Price to Compare / SSO / BGS / SOS) for tracked mid-Atlantic and Midwest utilities, verified against primary sources. Supply-only; delivery charges are additional.",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 — free to use with credit to RateWatchdog (https://ratewatchdog.com)",
    "documentation": "https://ratewatchdog.com/data/",
    "contact": "press@ratewatchdog.com",
    "count": 24
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    {
      "slug": "aep-ohio",
      "utility": "AEP Ohio",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 10.97,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=2",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/aep-ohio/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "aes-ohio",
      "utility": "AES Ohio",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 10.86,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=9",
      "reset_cadence": "Annual (June 1)",
      "next_reset": "2027-06-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/aes-ohio/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ameren-il",
      "utility": "Ameren Illinois",
      "state": "IL",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 11.326,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://plugin.illinois.gov/understanding-the-price-to-compare/price-to-compare-ameren-illinois.html",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal periods + annual June procurement",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/il/ameren-il/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ace",
      "utility": "Atlantic City Electric",
      "state": "NJ",
      "default_service_name": "Basic Generation Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 17.6,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-15",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/my-account/my-service/customer-choice/price-to-compare-residential",
      "reset_cadence": "Annual BGS year (Jun 1) + summer/winter step Oct 1",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/nj/ace/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "bge",
      "utility": "Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE)",
      "state": "MD",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 14.609,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.bge.com/my-account/my-dashboard/rates-tariffs/electric-rates",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer Jun–Sep / winter Oct–May)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/md/bge/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "comed",
      "utility": "ComEd",
      "state": "IL",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 10.399,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://plugin.illinois.gov/understanding-the-price-to-compare/price-to-compare-comed.html",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer Jun–Sep / non-summer Oct–May)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/il/comed/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "delmarva",
      "utility": "Delmarva Power",
      "state": "MD",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 12.35,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.delmarva.com/my-account/my-service/customer-choice-md/price-to-compare",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer Jun–Sep / winter Oct–May)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/md/delmarva/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "delmarva-de",
      "utility": "Delmarva Power (Delaware)",
      "state": "DE",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.69,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.delmarva.com/my-account/my-service/customer-choice-de/price-to-compare-residential",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer / winter), annual SOS year",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/de/delmarva-de/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "duke-ohio",
      "utility": "Duke Energy Ohio",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 10.69,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=4",
      "reset_cadence": "Monthly",
      "next_reset": "2026-08-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/duke-ohio/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "duquesne",
      "utility": "Duquesne Light",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 14.14,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://duquesnelight.com/service-reliability/service-map/rates/residential-rates",
      "reset_cadence": "Twice a year (Jun 1 and Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-12-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/duquesne/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "jcpl",
      "utility": "Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L)",
      "state": "NJ",
      "default_service_name": "Basic Generation Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 15.2472,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/customer/Customer%20Choice/Files/New%20Jersey/PriceToCompare.pdf",
      "reset_cadence": "Annual BGS year (Jun 1) + summer/winter step Oct 1",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/nj/jcpl/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "met-ed",
      "utility": "Met-Ed (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.954,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/customer/Customer%20Choice/Files/PA/Met-Ed_and_Penelec/MEPTC.pdf",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-09-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/met-ed/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ohio-edison",
      "utility": "Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 10.92,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=7",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/ohio-edison/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "peco",
      "utility": "PECO Energy",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 11.759,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.papowerswitch.com/shop-for-rates-results/?serviceType=residential&zipcode=19103",
      "reset_cadence": "Scheduled changes; next stated Dec 1, 2026",
      "next_reset": "2026-12-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/peco/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "penelec",
      "utility": "Penelec (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.143,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/customer/Customer%20Choice/Files/PA/Met-Ed_and_Penelec/PNPTC.pdf",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-09-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/penelec/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "penn-power",
      "utility": "Penn Power (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.478,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/customer/Customer%20Choice/Files/PA/PennPower/PPPTC.pdf",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-09-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/penn-power/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "pepco-dc",
      "utility": "Pepco (D.C.)",
      "state": "DC",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 17.63,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.pepco.com/my-account/my-service/customer-choice-dc/price-to-compare",
      "reset_cadence": "Annual (June 1)",
      "next_reset": "2027-06-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/dc/pepco-dc/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "pepco",
      "utility": "Pepco (Maryland)",
      "state": "MD",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.27,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.pepco.com/my-account/my-service/customer-choice-md/price-to-compare",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer Jun–Sep / winter Oct–May)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/md/pepco/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "potomac-edison",
      "utility": "Potomac Edison",
      "state": "MD",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Offer Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 12.936,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-14",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/customer_choice/maryland.html",
      "reset_cadence": "Seasonal (summer / winter)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/md/potomac-edison/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ppl",
      "utility": "PPL Electric Utilities",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 13.079,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.pplelectric.com/my-account/shop-for-electricity/price-to-compare.aspx",
      "reset_cadence": "Twice a year (Jun 1 and Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-12-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/ppl/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "pseg",
      "utility": "PSE&G",
      "state": "NJ",
      "default_service_name": "Basic Generation Service",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 19.0735,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://nj.pseg.com/aboutpseg/regulatorypage/pricetocompare",
      "reset_cadence": "Annual BGS year (Jun 1) + summer/winter step Oct 1",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/nj/pseg/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "illuminating",
      "utility": "The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 11.16,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=6",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/illuminating/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "toledo-edison",
      "utility": "Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "OH",
      "default_service_name": "Standard Service Offer",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 11.1,
      "effective_start": "2026-07-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&RateCode=1&TerritoryId=3",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-10-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/oh/toledo-edison/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "west-penn",
      "utility": "West Penn Power (FirstEnergy)",
      "state": "PA",
      "default_service_name": "Price to Compare",
      "rate_cents_kwh": 12.076,
      "effective_start": "2026-06-01",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19",
      "source_url": "https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/customer/Customer%20Choice/Files/PA/West_Penn_Power/WPPTC.pdf",
      "reset_cadence": "Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec 1)",
      "next_reset": "2026-09-01",
      "page": "https://ratewatchdog.com/pa/west-penn/"
    }
  ]
}