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
$134February
$104March
$112April
$119May
$125June
$179July
$263highestAugust
$204September
$147October
$129November
$147December
$98lowestCarbon Emissions
618 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
832 kWh
Belfast's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Belfast's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Belfast. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Belfast. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Belfast. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Belfast.
63%
Natural Gas
29%
Nuclear
5%
Coal
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 | |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | 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 |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Met-Ed (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:
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service) | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
The price to compare for MetEd is 10.41¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 832 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapestcheapest <12 monthsmost popular | 9.69¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 9.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 10.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 11.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 9 | 11.49¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
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