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Electricity in
Port Carbon

Pennsylvania

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The State of Electricity in Port Carbon

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Port Carbon

Average monthly bill

January

$135

February

$103

March

$119

April

$117

May

$126

June

$180

July

$278highest

August

$211

September

$151

October

$126

November

$143

December

$96lowest

Carbon Emissions

627 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

844 kWh

Where does Port Carbon’s electricity come from?

Port Carbon's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 63% of Port Carbon's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Port Carbon. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Port Carbon. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Port Carbon. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Port Carbon.

63%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

5%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Port Carbon

The state of solar in Port Carbon

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

554 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,722

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Port Carbon 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Port Carbon

incentivesavingsutility 
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$200Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$250-$500Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$100Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$150-$250Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$350 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$150-$250Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$400PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$25West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$25Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$25West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$500West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$100PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Dishwashers$25West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Freezers (purchase)$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Sealing and Insulation Products$200-$500PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$200 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Washers$25West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Dryers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$450 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Dishwashers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$150-$250West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Dryers$25West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$100Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$350 for SEER ≥ 16PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Sealing and Insulation Products$1 to $5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Dishwashers$25Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$500Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Dryers$50Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$100West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$300 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Washers$25Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$200Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Washers$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$100West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$250-$500West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Dryers$25Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$25Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$200West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$450 for SEER ≥ 17.5PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$25Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$500Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Clothes Dryers$50West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50West Penn Power (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$250-$500Penelec (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Clothes Dryers$50Met-Ed (FirstEnergy utility)See Details
Smart Thermostats$50PPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$400/systemPPL Electric UtilitiesSee Details

Electricity Providers in Port Carbon

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Port Carbon. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Port Carbon

MetEdPPLPeco ElectricityPenelec - PennsylvaniaWest Penn Power

Peco Electricity Rates

Peco Electricity has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL HEATING SERVICEFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Heating Service (RH)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
Residential Heating Service (RH)Fixed18¢ to 20¢
Residential Service (R) - TOUTOU16¢ to 42¢
Residential Service Fixed11¢
Residential Service (R)Fixed10¢

Penelec - Pennsylvania Rates

Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed

MetEd Rates

MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service RateFixed
Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service)TOU11¢ to 14¢
Residential Service Rate (Time of Use Service)TOU
Residential ServiceFixed

PPL Rates

PPL has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - THERMAL STORAGEFixed

West Penn Power Rates

West Penn Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed

MetEd Electricity Plans in Port Carbon

The price to compare for MetEd is 10.41¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.69¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
9.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

10.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
11.19¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

11.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan
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Peco Electricity Electricity Plans in Port Carbon

The price to compare for Peco Electricity is 9.24¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
8.49¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

8.69¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
8.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

9.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 9

9.69¢9 monthsChoose Plan

Penelec - Pennsylvania Electricity Plans in Port Carbon

The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 9.75¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.29¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
9.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewable
10.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

10.59¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
10.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan

PPL Electricity Plans in Port Carbon

The price to compare for PPL is 10.04¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 6

cheapestcheapest renewable
9.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

10.09¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest 12 months
10.59¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

10.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

West Penn Power Electricity Plans in Port Carbon

The price to compare for West Penn Power is 8.78¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest <12 months
7.99¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

8.19¢8 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
9.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Verde Energy

Clean Power 12

cheapest renewable
9.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 9

9.58¢9 monthsChoose Plan

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