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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Philadelphia
January
$831highestFebruary
$757March
$419April
$308May
$244June
$231lowestJuly
$259August
$243September
$240October
$264November
$304December
$655Carbon Emissions
582 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,542 kWh
Philadelphia's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Philadelphia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Hydroelectric provides 21% of the energy in Philadelphia. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Philadelphia. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Philadelphia.
40%
Natural Gas
22%
Nuclear
21%
Hydroelectric
10%
Solar
7%
Wind
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
$16,798
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
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