WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lancaster
January
$596highestFebruary
$484March
$243April
$209May
$206lowestJune
$213July
$245August
$207September
$206lowestOctober
$218November
$261December
$474Carbon Emissions
909 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,364 kWh
Lancaster's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Lancaster's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Lancaster. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Lancaster. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Lancaster. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Lancaster.
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.
424 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$23,766
Average system cost
27 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - THERMAL STORAGE | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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