WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Big Beaver
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Big Beaver
January
$147February
$127March
$153April
$132May
$129June
$159July
$254highestAugust
$176September
$152October
$123lowestNovember
$132December
$147Carbon Emissions
650 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
876 kWh
Big Beaver's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Big Beaver's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Big Beaver. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Big Beaver. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Big Beaver.
55%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
12%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
793 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,194
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Big Beaver 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $400 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $450 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $200-$500 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $350 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $350 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $450 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $1 to $5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $400/system | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Big Beaver. 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 | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | TOU | 4¢ to 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 15¢ to 20¢ |
Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS-Delivery with Standard Offer | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Controlled Water Heating Service - WH | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Residential (RH) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RH (Special Provision) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Controlled Water Heating Service - WH | Fixed | 2¢ |
| RS-Delivery | Fixed | 5¢ |
PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RS (Residential Service) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| RS (Residential Service) | Fixed | 5¢ |
West Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 5¢ |
Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate | TOU | 12¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service Rate | TOU | 7¢ |
| Residential Service Rate | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
The price to compare for Duquesne is 10.46¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 876 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 8.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 9.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapest <12 months | 9.99¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 | 10.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 10.61¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 876 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.79¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 8.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 9.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 9.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Penn Power is 11.23¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 876 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 9.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 12 | 9.98¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapest <12 months | 9.99¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 | 10.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for PPL is 11.03¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 876 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.49¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 9 cheapestcheapest renewable | 9.49¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 9.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 6 | 9.59¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for West Penn Power is 10.00¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 876 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 7.69¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 7.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapest 12 months | 7.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 8.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 8.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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