WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Reading

Pennsylvania

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The State of Electricity in Reading

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Reading

Average monthly bill

January

$134

February

$102

March

$118

April

$117

May

$126

June

$180

July

$277highest

August

$211

September

$151

October

$126

November

$143

December

$96lowest

Carbon Emissions

627 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

844 kWh

Where does Reading’s electricity come from?

Reading's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Reading's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 34%. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Reading. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Reading. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Reading.

59%

Natural Gas

34%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Wind

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Reading

The state of solar in Reading

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

408 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,619

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Reading 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Reading

incentivesavingsutility 
Refrigerators (purchase)$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$350 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Dishwashers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$100Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$200Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Dryers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$350 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$500Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$250-$500Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$150-$250Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Sealing and Insulation Products$200-$500PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$450 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Dryers$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$400PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$450 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Sealing and Insulation Products$1 to $5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400/systemPPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Washers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details

Electricity Providers in Reading

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Reading. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Reading

MetEdPPL

PPL Rates

PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RS (Residential Service)Fixed16¢
RS (Residential Service)Fixed

MetEd Rates

MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service RateFixed16¢
Residential Service RateFixed
Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service)TOU
Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service)TOU11¢ to 14¢

MetEd Electricity Plans in Reading

The price to compare for MetEd is 11.31¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 monthsmost popular
9.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest <12 months
9.19¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Term Optimized Live Brighter 9

9.39¢9 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

9.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Tomorrow Energy

Earth Care 12

9.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
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PPL Electricity Plans in Reading

The price to compare for PPL is 11.03¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Tomorrow Energy

Earth Care 12

cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
9.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 6

cheapest <12 months
9.29¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

9.59¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

9.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapest 13+ months
9.89¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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