WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bensalem
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bensalem
January
$225highestFebruary
$129March
$124lowestApril
$144May
$143June
$160July
$171August
$166September
$138October
$146November
$127December
$138Carbon Emissions
576 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
846 kWh
Bensalem's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Bensalem's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Bensalem. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bensalem. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Bensalem.
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.
953 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,168
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bensalem 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 Bensalem. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Peco Electricity has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heating Service (RH) | Fixed | 18¢ to 20¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Heating Service (RH) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service (R) - TOU | TOU | 16¢ to 42¢ |
| Residential Service (R) | Fixed | 10¢ |
The price to compare for Peco Electricity is 9.27¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 846 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 8.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 | 9.09¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 9.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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