Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Data Access Guide
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), a FirstEnergy company, is an electric-only IOU in PA's deregulated market. It provides My Account billing/usage, an Analyze Usage smart-meter tool, and a robust third-party data program: a PA Third-Party Data Access Tariff (June 2023), the SU-MR web portal, System-to-System HIU platform, and ANSI X12 EDI (814/867) for 15/30-minute interval data. No Green Button.
How to Get Your Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Portal / eBill | ✓ | — | Residential & business | Billing, monthly usage | Immediate | PDF, web view |
| Analyze Usage Tool | ✓ | ✓ | Customers + guest users | Smart-meter usage, cost | Real-time | Web, download |
| SU-MR Web Portal | — | ✓ | Registered third parties (LOA) | Monthly & 15/30-min interval, billing | 1-5 business days | CSV, Excel, EDI |
| StS HIU Platform | — | ✓ | Registered suppliers | Historical interval usage | Real-time/batch | System-to-system feed |
| EDI 814/867 | — | ✓ | Suppliers / aggregators | Enrollment, monthly & interval usage | ~1 business day | ANSI X12 |
Billing Data Access
FirstEnergy provides Penelec customers billing access via the online account portal, with up to 12 months of bills and 24 months of usage history on request, plus the Analyze Usage smart-meter tool. Third parties use a Letter of Authorization (LOA) and the SU-MR portal or EDI.
What Data Is on Your Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Bill
- Current bill and billing history (12-24 months)
- Payment history and account balance
- Smart-meter usage (Analyze Usage)
- Bill comparison and energy cost views
How to Download Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business online account
- 02Use Analyze Usage for smart-meter usage, bill comparison, and energy cost
- 03Grant guest (view-only) access to a consultant/energy manager
- 04For multi-customer access, register as a third party and use the SU-MR portal with LOAs
How to Download Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Bills (Residential)
- 01Register at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/register_for_onlineaccount.html with the 12-digit account number and Online Registration Code
- 02Log in at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/log_in.html (MFA)
- 03Open Billing & Payments for current bill and 12-24 month history
- 04Request bill copies / usage history via the Support page form
Third-Party Access to Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Billing Data
SU-MR Web Portal (LOA)
- 01Obtain a signed customer Letter of Authorization (LOA)
- 02Register as a third party (PA Third-Party Data Access program)
- 03Log in to the SU-MR portal and search the customer account
- 04Request monthly/interval/billing data (up to 24 months); download CSV/Excel/EDI
Guest Access (Analyze Usage)
- 01Customer logs into the business account
- 02Invites a guest user by email
- 03Guest gets view-only access to analyze/download usage
- 04Customer can revoke access anytime
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
FirstEnergy deployed AMI smart meters in PA under Act 129 (Zigbee chips with Pulse Output). Customers view interval/usage data via Analyze Usage or a Pulse Output/HAN device. Third parties obtain 15/30-minute interval data via the SU-MR portal, the StS HIU platform, or EDI 867HU. FirstEnergy stopped publishing interval files in Jan 2022.
How to Download Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button / ESPI is NOT supported by FirstEnergy
- 02Customers: use Analyze Usage (https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/managing_my_account/analyze-usage.html) or a Pulse Output/HAN device
- 03Third parties: use the SU-MR portal, StS HIU platform, or EDI 867HU with a signed LOA
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Under the PA Third-Party Data Access Tariff (effective June 1, 2023), registered Curtailment/Conservation Service Providers and aggregators access customer data via the SU-MR (Single User-Multiple Request) web portal and the System-to-System Historical Interval Usage (StS HIU) platform, plus EDI. No per-request fees.
How to Register as a Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy API Vendor
- 01Obtain PUCO/PAPUC license (as applicable) and register as a supplier/third party
- 02Submit registration forms, W-9, and designate an organization administrator
- 03Receive portal credentials (5-10 business days)
- 04Upload customer LOAs and submit SU-MR requests, or integrate via StS HIU / EDI
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814HU | Enrollment/Historical Usage Request | Request historical (and interval) usage for a customer. |
| 867HU | Historical Interval Usage | Deliver detailed 15/30-minute interval usage in response to 814HU. |
| 814MU | Monthly Usage Request | Request monthly usage data. |
| 867MU | Monthly Usage | Deliver monthly usage aggregations. |
| 810 | Invoice | Billing/invoice data transmission. |
| 820 | Payment Order/Remittance Advice | Payment processing. |
How to Enroll in Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy EDI
- 01Obtain PAPUC (and/or PUCO) license
- 02Register as a supplier with each operating company (Penelec etc.)
- 03Schedule EDI testing (330-761-4348) and submit test 814HU / validate 867HU
- 04Receive production EDI access and DUNS trading-partner number
- 05Submit 814HU requests for customers with valid LOAs
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Penelec C&I customers pay regulated distribution charges (set by the PA PUC) plus separately-procured generation (competitive supplier or default Price to Compare, hourly-priced for large customers). Distribution schedules are tiered by size and voltage — GS-Small (non-demand), GS-Medium and GS-Large (secondary, demand metered), and GP/LP (primary). Demand charges drive mid-to-large bills, so peak management and supply procurement are the main levers. Penelec is part of FirstEnergy PA's consolidated tariff with Rate District-specific distribution prices following the Nov 2024 $225M settlement.
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| GS-Small (non-demand) | Small commercial secondary |
| GS-Medium (demand metered) | Mid-size commercial/industrial secondary |
| GS-Large | Large commercial/industrial secondary |
| GP / LP (primary) | Commercial/industrial primary-voltage service |
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Rate Features & TOU Details
- Distribution-only regulated rates; generation via PA Power Switch or default Price to Compare
- Size/voltage-tiered C&I schedules: GS-Small, GS-Medium, GS-Large (secondary) and GP, LP (primary)
- Large customers (GS-Large, GP, LP, GS-Medium HP) billed default generation on hourly pricing
- Primary voltage defined as greater than 600 volts; primary schedules avoid utility transformation costs
- Distribution rates reflect PA PUC-approved $225M base-rate increase (Nov 21, 2024)
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Rate Optimization Guide →Sources
Other Data Access Programs
Curtailment Service Provider (CSP) Program
CSPs enroll customers in PJM demand response programs and access usage/account data via a secure FTP site after submitting customer LOAs.
- 01Obtain customer CSP LOAs (standard forms post Nov 1, 2025)
- 02Register as a CSP with FirstEnergy and verify PJM status
- 03Access the secure FTP site and upload LOAs
- 04Download customer data (CSV/fixed-format) in 2-5 business days
Supplier Portal
Registered competitive suppliers view served accounts, sync/eligibility lists, and billing/usage data through state supplier portals.
- 01Hold a PAPUC license and complete supplier registration
- 02Sign coordination agreements
- 03Access the PA supplier portal for account and usage data
Interval Metering / Pulse Service
Customers can request a physical interval meter or Pulse Output/HAN device for near real-time consumption data.
- 01Complete the Interval Metering/Pulse Service Work Order for the operating company
- 02Submit to FirstEnergy's Interval Metering team (include LOA if third party)
- 03FirstEnergy installs; cost billed to the account
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button / ESPI support (portal/EDI equivalents only).
- ⚠Third-party portal access is limited to registered Curtailment/Conservation Service Providers and aggregators (June 2023 tariff).
- ⚠Interval file publication discontinued (Jan 2022); must use SU-MR/StS HIU/EDI.
- ⚠EDI enrollment requires licensing and testing (4-8 weeks).
- ⚠Data beyond 24 months requires special request and may incur fees.
- ⚠Interval granularity (15 vs 30 min) depends on meter type/deployment.
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) – FirstEnergy Data Access FAQ
Does Penelec / FirstEnergy support Green Button?▾
No. FirstEnergy has not adopted Green Button / ESPI. Equivalent functionality is provided through the SU-MR web portal, the System-to-System Historical Interval Usage (StS HIU) platform, and ANSI X12 EDI under the PA Third-Party Data Access Tariff, plus the customer-facing Analyze Usage tool.
How granular is the interval data?▾
15-minute (or 30-minute) interval data is available where smart meters are deployed, with hourly aggregations. Third parties obtain it via SU-MR, StS HIU, or EDI 867HU; up to 24 months standard. FirstEnergy stopped publishing interval files in January 2022.
How does a third party get customer data?▾
Register for the PA Third-Party Data Access program (effective June 1, 2023), designate an administrator, obtain a signed customer Letter of Authorization, and use the SU-MR portal (CSV/Excel/EDI), StS HIU platform, or EDI 814/867. There are no per-request fees.
Can a C&I customer choose its electricity supplier?▾
Yes. Pennsylvania is deregulated: Penelec provides delivery and default service while customers can select a competitive supplier. Compare offers against the default service Price to Compare on PA PowerSwitch.
Can I share my data with a consultant easily?▾
Yes. Business customers can grant view-only guest access to the Analyze Usage tool, or use a Letter of Authorization for a registered third party to pull data via the SU-MR portal or EDI.
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