WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portland
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portland
January
$589highestFebruary
$494March
$238April
$207May
$203June
$204July
$234August
$204September
$202lowestOctober
$215November
$258December
$509Carbon Emissions
918 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,379 kWh
Portland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Portland's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 6% of the energy in Portland. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Portland. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Portland. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Portland.
59%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
6%
Coal
2%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
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
$16,301
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portland 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 Portland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
MetEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 22¢ |
The price to compare for MetEd is 13.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,379 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 14.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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