Solar Permit Requirements in Pennsylvania

Installing solar panels in Pennsylvania requires permits from your local building department. Below you will find city-specific permit costs, timelines, and document requirements to help you plan your solar project.

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Net Metering

None

State Tax Credit

18¢/kWh

Avg Electricity Rate

Cities in Pennsylvania

Select your city for specific permit costs, timelines, and required documents for solar installation.

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

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