WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Johnstown
January
$149February
$134March
$130April
$129May
$115June
$156July
$256highestAugust
$166September
$150October
$121November
$116December
$92lowestCarbon Emissions
601 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
810 kWh
Johnstown's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Johnstown's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Johnstown. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Johnstown. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Johnstown. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Johnstown.
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.
536 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,986
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Johnstown 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 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Johnstown. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 9.75¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 810 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 8 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.29¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 10.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 10.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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