WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Belfast
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Belfast
January
$136February
$105March
$113April
$121May
$126June
$181July
$267highestAugust
$206September
$149October
$130November
$149December
$99lowestCarbon Emissions
618 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
832 kWh
Belfast's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Belfast's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Belfast. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Belfast. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Belfast.
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.
812 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,146
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Belfast 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 | |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Belfast. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
West Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
The price to compare for West Penn Power is 9.48¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 832 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.39¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 | 8.79¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 9.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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