This research brief discusses recent increases in electricity prices for Pennsylvania residential consumers. The price to compare for residential customers at three large utilities increased by 13% to 16% for June through November compared to the prior six months. Relevant factors include (1) growth in natural gas prices, (2) higher capacity costs for the PJM grid and (3) compliance costs related to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards.
This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2025-26 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 20, 2025 and the impact of statutory changes enacted with federal H.R. 1.
The IFO published an economic impact report for the NASCAR Cup Series Weekend in the Poconos Region (July 2024). The event attracted nearly 93,000 fans and related economic activity supported 290 full-time equivalent jobs and $2.4 million in select state and local taxes.
The Commonwealth collected $3.04 billion in General Fund revenues for July, an increase of $45 million compared to July 2024.
This report examines the historical performance of IFO revenue estimates. For FY 2024-25, actual collections exceeded IFO projections by 1.4%, or $640 million.
Tags: estimate, performance, revenues
Director Knittel made a presentation to the Transportation Advisory Committee on a proposed Retail Delivery Fee modeled after the Colorado fee. Rates of 25, 50, 75 and 100 cents per taxable delivery were considered.
This research brief estimates the impact of the new federal deduction for filers age 65 or older ($6,000 for single, $12,000 for joint). For tax year 2025, the IFO projects the provision will reduce federal income tax by $1.1 billion for PA seniors.
The IFO released a budget brief highlighting General Fund and Rainy Day Fund interest earnings, which peaked at a combined $1 billion in FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, but are declining rapidly.
The IFO published an economic impact report for the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley Triathlon in Centre County (June 2024). The analysis finds that economic activity related to the event generated over $3.1 million in statewide spending, supported 16 full-time equivalent jobs, and $178,000 in select state and local taxes.
The IFO released a budget brief that discusses two new expensing provisions included in the federal reconciliation bill passed on July 4. The provisions could reduce revenues (and increase the projected deficit) by $500 to $900 million for FY 2025-26.