WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Homestead
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Homestead
January
$490highestFebruary
$362March
$211April
$183May
$180June
$176July
$204August
$176September
$174lowestOctober
$188November
$212December
$330Carbon Emissions
857 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,191 kWh
Homestead's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Homestead's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 34%. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Homestead. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Homestead. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Homestead. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Homestead.
56%
Natural Gas
34%
Nuclear
6%
Coal
2%
Wind
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
415 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,351
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Homestead 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 Homestead. 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 | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Service Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pump | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for Duquesne is 12.43¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,191 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 20 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 14.59¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 14.59¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 15 | 14.79¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 12 cheapest 12 months | 14.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 | 15.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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