WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rochester
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rochester
January
$233highestFebruary
$119March
$115lowestApril
$143May
$138June
$137July
$152August
$140September
$134October
$142November
$119December
$117Carbon Emissions
537 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
789 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Rochester's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Rochester. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Rochester.
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.
494 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,974
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rochester 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 Rochester. 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 | Fixed | 4¢ to 9¢ |
The price to compare for Duquesne is 11.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 789 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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