WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
State College
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in State College
January
$646highestFebruary
$529March
$270April
$222May
$210June
$205lowestJuly
$232August
$209September
$208October
$233November
$285December
$573Carbon Emissions
1,139 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,567 kWh
State College's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of State College's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in State College. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in State College. Wind provides 1% of the energy in State College. Solar provides 1% of the energy in State College.
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.
935 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,350
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in State College 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 State College. 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 1,567 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Energy | Inspire Fixed 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 11.59¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Inspire Energy | Inspire Fixed 12 cheapest 12 months | 13.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 | 13.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure Green 12 cheapest renewable | 13.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 | 13.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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