Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Pennsylvania
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Pennsylvania. With an average electricity rate of 18¢/kWh and 4 peak sun hours per day, Pennsylvania homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Philadelphia
18.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $158/mo · PECO Energy
Pittsburgh
17.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Duquesne Light
Allentown
18¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $152/mo · PPL Electric Utilities
Reading
18¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Met-Ed (FirstEnergy)
Erie
17.5¢/kWh · 3.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Penelec (FirstEnergy)
Scranton
17.8¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · PPL Electric Utilities
Bethlehem
18¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $150/mo · PPL Electric Utilities
About Electricity Costs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 18¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $155. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Pennsylvania could spend an estimated $67,285 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Pennsylvania is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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