WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pottstown
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pottstown
January
$471highestFebruary
$313March
$209April
$169May
$166lowestJune
$174July
$197August
$177September
$167October
$180November
$179December
$326Carbon Emissions
904 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,290 kWh
Pottstown's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Petroleum, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Pottstown's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Pottstown. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Pottstown. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Pottstown. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Pottstown. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Pottstown.
54%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
13%
Coal
2%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,001
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Pottstown 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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | 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 | $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 |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Pottstown. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Peco Electricity has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heating Service (RH) | Fixed | 18¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service (R) - TOU | TOU | 16¢ to 42¢ |
| Residential Heating Service (RH) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service (R) | Fixed | 10¢ |
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service) | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
The price to compare for MetEd is 11.01¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,290 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 12.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 14.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan | 14.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Peco Electricity is 9.24¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,290 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 monthsmost popular | 10.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 12.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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