WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oak Ridge
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oak Ridge
January
$528highestFebruary
$405March
$227April
$185May
$181June
$166lowestJuly
$185August
$170September
$169October
$185November
$291December
$434Carbon Emissions
931 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,280 kWh
Oak Ridge's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Oak Ridge's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Oak Ridge. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Oak Ridge.
56%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
11%
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,581
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
West Penn Power 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¢ |
The price to compare for West Penn Power is 12.08¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,280 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 13.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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