This research brief discusses recent increases in electricity prices for Pennsylvania residential consumers. The average price to compare for residential customers increased by 15% for the year (through November 2026), compared to 2025. Recent increases were largely driven by higher wholesale energy costs. Distribution upgrades and subsequent rate increases and surcharges have also led to higher average prices.
This budget brief updates the General Fund financial statement for the FY 2026-27 enacted budget.
This report examines the historical performance of IFO revenue estimates. For FY 2025-26, actual collections exceeded IFO projections by 2.1%, or $1.0 billion.
The IFO released a budget brief on trends in effectuated enrollments for the Pennsylvania healthcare exchange (Pennie).
The IFO released a research brief that examines revenues from the gross receipts tax levied on sales of electricity.
The Commonwealth collected $48.93 billion in General Fund revenues for FY 2025-26, which was 5.4% (+$2.52 billion) higher than the prior year.