WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Forest Hills
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Forest Hills
January
$601highestFebruary
$428March
$233April
$206lowestMay
$206lowestJune
$207July
$238August
$207September
$206lowestOctober
$216November
$272December
$459Carbon Emissions
887 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,332 kWh
Forest Hills's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Forest Hills's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Forest Hills. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Forest Hills. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Forest Hills. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Forest Hills.
60%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
5%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
503 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$25,004
Average system cost
24 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills. 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 Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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