WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gettysburg
January
$161February
$135March
$151April
$126lowestMay
$126lowestJune
$176July
$263highestAugust
$192September
$159October
$131November
$128December
$145Carbon Emissions
665 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
896 kWh
Gettysburg's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Gettysburg's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Gettysburg. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Gettysburg. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Gettysburg. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Gettysburg.
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.
764 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,909
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gettysburg 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 | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | 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 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Gettysburg. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Adams Electric Cooperative Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE SCHEDULE A-1 | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RATE SCHEDULE T-1 RST13 | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service) | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
The price to compare for MetEd is 10.41¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 896 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 | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 11.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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