WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ben Avon
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ben Avon
January
$292highestFebruary
$150March
$119lowestApril
$160May
$162June
$166July
$183August
$164September
$155October
$168November
$125December
$135Carbon Emissions
630 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
925 kWh
Ben Avon's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Ben Avon's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Ben Avon. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Ben Avon. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Ben Avon.
64%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
451 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,403
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ben Avon can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Ben Avon. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Duquesne has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 4¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
The price to compare for Duquesne is 11.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 925 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 10.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapest <12 months | 10.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 | 11.29¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 12.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 8 | 13.09¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
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