WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Northampton
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Northampton
January
$267highestFebruary
$81lowestMarch
$126April
$147May
$142June
$147July
$164August
$146September
$137October
$145November
$129December
$142Carbon Emissions
563 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
827 kWh
Northampton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Northampton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Northampton. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Northampton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Northampton.
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.
837 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,279
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Northampton 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 | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Northampton. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service) | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
The price to compare for MetEd is 11.01¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 827 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 10.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapest <12 monthsmost popular | 10.19¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 10.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 10.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 11.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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