Trade-off: the record against the price
Picture a scale. On one side sits what Constellation gives: a long state record, an A+ at the BBB and no fines when we scored it (Oct. 16, 2026), and a free 90 days. On the other sits what it costs: a price above your utility's default and a $150 fee. Constellation sells electricity in Texas too, and we review that company on our Texas page.
Licensed since 1999. A+ at the BBB and no Pennsylvania fines found when we scored it (Oct. 16, 2026). 4.09 complaints per 10,000 homes. No monthly fee and a 90-day free-cancel window.
A 12-month plan priced 20% above the price to compare. A $150 fee after 90 days. Arbitration and a class-action waiver.
Each bar is that part's points as a share of the most it can earn.
Test a Constellation offer
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Will Constellation lower your bill?
Not on the numbers we read. We use two sources: Constellation's own plan list and the state's PA Power Switch list. They show different plans.
| Plan and source | PPL area | PECO area | Fee to leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-month green plan, Constellation's own list, Oct. 16 | 15.69¢ | 14.19¢ | $150 |
| 8-month plan, PA Power Switch, Oct. 12 | 14.79¢ | 13.49¢ | $150 |
| Price to compare, frozen for our score | 13.079¢ | 11.759¢ | none |
The green plan is 100% wind credits, and we used it because Constellation sells no plain 12-month plan in Pennsylvania. It is 120.0% of the price to compare in PPL's area and 120.7% in PECO's. Each 1¢ of gap is about $10 a month at 1,000 kWh. The price to compare changes on Dec. 1, so check today's number first.
Can you trust Constellation in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The PUC's licensed-supplier list, read on Nov. 1, 2026, names CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC under docket A-110036. A trusted name can still charge more, and the price section shows it does.
Here are the six parts of the score. Each point comes from a public record or from the contract.
| Category | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints to the state | 25 / 25 | The PUC's 2024 report counted 15 complaints under "Constellation New Energy" and 7 under "Constellation Energy Power Choice," 22 in all. Divided by 53,821 homes served (EIA-861, 2024), that is 4.09 per 10,000 homes. Under 5 earns 25 of 25 points. |
| BBB rating | 5 / 5 | A+ and BBB accredited, read on October 16, 2026. That earns 5 of 5 points. |
| Fines and penalties | 20 / 20 | No Pennsylvania penalty found in the last 10 years. That earns 20 of 20 points. |
| Contract fairness | 16 / 20 | The cancel fee is $150 (5 of 5). The contract has an arbitration clause and a class-action waiver (0 of 4), no extra fees (4 of 4) and a plain fixed plan (4 of 4). The 90-day Satisfaction Guarantee earns 3 of 3. |
| Price | 5 / 20 | The 12-month green plan was 15.69¢ in PPL's area and 14.19¢ in PECO's. The frozen reference prices to compare are 13.079¢ and 11.759¢. That is 120.0% and 120.7%, an average of 120.3%, which earns 5 of 20 points. |
| Time in business | 8 / 10 | Licensed since January 14, 1999 (27 years), which earns 6 of 6 points. No bill-help program was found (0 of 2). Audited financials earn 2 of 2. |
What this score rests on
Every category is worked out from public records. Where a record does not exist, a fixed default number of points is given, and the label says so. A default is not a finding about the company.
- Complaints to the state 25 of 25 points Record foundThe state's 2024 complaint count and the federal count of homes served give a rate.
- BBB rating 5 of 5 points Record foundBBB grade.
- Fines and penalties 20 of 20 points Searched, none foundNo Pennsylvania penalty found in the sources searched. That is not proof there was none.
- Contract fairness 16 of 20 points Record foundThe supplier contract was read.
- Price 5 of 20 points Record foundA 12-month price was checked against the frozen price to compare.
- Time in business 8 of 10 points Record found
All six categories rest on a record we found or a search that found nothing. No default points were given.
This is one score built from six records, and price is one of them. It is not a measure of complaints or legal history alone. How the points are given
What a federal penalty does and does not mean
In March 2022 a federal regulator fined Constellation over California power-market import rules (FERC docket IN22-4-000). That case did not involve homes or Pennsylvania, so it is not in the score. We found no Pennsylvania consumer penalty.
What the Constellation contract says
We read the Pennsylvania residential contract (version dated 02/01/2022) on Oct. 16, 2026.
| Term | What it says |
|---|---|
| Early termination fee | $150 |
| Free-cancel window | 90 days, the Satisfaction Guarantee |
| Monthly fee and deposit | None |
| Disputes | Arbitration or small claims, with a class-action and jury waiver |
The 90-day window is a gift only if you use it. After day 90 the $150 fee applies, until the state's notice rule frees you in the last stretch of the term.
Pennsylvania's rules add two protections. You may cancel within 3 business days of getting the disclosure statement. And the supplier must send you two notices before a fixed deal ends, the first 45 to 60 days ahead and the options notice at least 30 days ahead.
Leaving Constellation
Pick your next move first, since the switch takes about a billing cycle.
- 1Check the date.
Inside 90 days, or inside 3 business days of signing, you leave with no fee.
- 2Choose what comes next.
A new plan, or your utility's default.
- 3Start the new plan or ask your utility.
The new supplier or your utility handles the switch, which stops Constellation.
- 4Keep the letters.
Save the dates and the confirmation.
Inside the 90-day guarantee you pay no fee. Put the day-90 date on your calendar on the day you sign.
Who owns Constellation?
The PUC licenses Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. under its own name. Our October notes list Constellation Energy Corp. as its parent and say the parent's financials are audited. We did not re-read the parent's filing for this page.
How Constellation stacks up in Pennsylvania
| Supplier | Score |
|---|---|
| Constellation | 79 |
| Direct Energy | 78 |
| IGS Energy | 73 |
| CleanChoice Energy | 78 |
See all of them on our Pennsylvania supplier ranking, and read how we score.
How to complain about Constellation
- 1Contact Constellation.
The PUC asks you to try the company first. Write down the date and who you spoke to.
- 2Tell your utility if a switch was not approved.
Dispute it within your first two billing periods. Then you owe the supplier nothing for that time, and you switch back at no cost.
- 3File an informal complaint with the PUC.
Use the form at puc.pa.gov/complaints or call 800.692.7380.
If Constellation made you an offer, test its price and $150 fee in the tool, then compare it with your price to compare.
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Questions, answered
Is Constellation Energy legit in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The PUC lists Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. as a licensed supplier. When we scored it on Oct. 16, 2026, it also had an A+ from the BBB and no Pennsylvania fines on record. Legit does not mean cheap, though.
Is Constellation Energy good in Pennsylvania?
It scores 79 out of 100 (Good) on public records. When we scored it on Oct. 16, 2026, it earned full marks for complaints, the BBB grade and fines. Price was its lowest part on that date.
What are Constellation's electricity rates in PA?
On Oct. 16, 2026 its 12-month green plan was 15.69¢ per kWh in PPL's area and 14.19¢ in PECO's, from its own plan list. These are dated, so check the live number before you sign.
What is the Constellation cancellation fee in Pennsylvania?
$150, per the contract we read. It does not apply in the 90-day Satisfaction Guarantee period.
Will Constellation cut my electric bill?
Not on the prices we read. Its plans ran about 20% above the price to compare. A fixed price pays off only if the price to compare later rises above it.
Is Constellation the same company as Direct Energy?
No. We found them listed as separate licensed suppliers. See our Direct Energy review.
Can I cancel a Constellation contract in 3 business days?
Yes. Pennsylvania rules give you 3 business days after the disclosure statement, with no penalty.
Why is Constellation on my bill?
Either you or someone in your home agreed to a plan, or the switch was not approved. If you did not agree, dispute it with your utility within your first two billing periods.
What do you want to do next?
Sources and updates
Sources (9)
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Licensed electric generation suppliers: The listing of CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC, docket A-110036 (read Nov. 1, 2026).
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Utility Consumer Activities Report and Evaluation (UCARE), 2024: Complaint counts for the two Constellation names.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2024 data: The 53,821 homes served in 2024.
- Better Business Bureau, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. profile: The A+ grade and accreditation, read Oct. 16, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Code, 52 Pa. Code section 54.5: The 3 business day right to cancel (read Nov. 1, 2026).
- Pennsylvania Code, 52 Pa. Code section 54.10: The two end-of-term notices (read Nov. 1, 2026).
- Pennsylvania Code, 52 Pa. Code section 57.177: Your rights if a supplier change was not authorized (read Nov. 1, 2026).
- PA Power Switch, Shop for electricity: The 8-month Constellation card, read Oct. 12, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, File a complaint: The informal complaint steps and the PUC phone number (read Nov. 1, 2026).
Changelog · last updated November 1, 2026 · 1 update
- November 1, 2026: Review published.
How to cite this page: The Day Company, "Constellation Energy in Pennsylvania: its record, a $150 fee and the price", updated November 1, 2026, https://theday.company/pa/constellation-pa.
We reviewed Constellation's home electricity plans sold in Pennsylvania only. The Day Company is not affiliated with Constellation. Prices, fees and rules change, so check your own contract and the latest letter you received. The tool gives an estimate, not a quote. Our plan finder is Power HQ, operated by Blitz Ventures Inc. (doing business as EnergyBot), which holds Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission licence A-2018-2647582.