WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sandy
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sandy
January
$110February
$98March
$130April
$118May
$117June
$150July
$190highestAugust
$153September
$140October
$126November
$113December
$93lowestCarbon Emissions
533 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
718 kWh
Sandy's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Sandy's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sandy. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sandy. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Sandy.
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.
575 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,869
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sandy 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) | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $350 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $350 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $400 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $400/system | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $200-$500 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $300 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $450 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $1 to $5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $450 for SEER ≥ 17.5 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $200 for SEER ≥ 16 | PPL Electric Utilities | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Sandy. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RH (Special Provision) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| RS-Delivery | Fixed | 5¢ |
United Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Unbundled | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential Single-Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - THERMAL STORAGE | Fixed | 4¢ |
| 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 Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 10.48¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 718 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.69¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 10.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 10.39¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Penn Power is 11.17¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 718 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.09¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 | 10.89¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 11.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 11.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for PPL is 10.77¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 718 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 6 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest <12 months | 9.89¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 | 10.49¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 10.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest 12 months | 10.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 10.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home