Pennsylvania
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Great Bend
January
$618highestFebruary
$493March
$274April
$206May
$178June
$172lowestJuly
$185August
$181September
$178October
$195November
$224December
$461Carbon Emissions
936 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,475 kWh
Great Bend's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Great Bend's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 32%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Great Bend. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Great Bend. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Great Bend. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Great Bend.
58%
Natural Gas
32%
Nuclear
5%
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
$16,120
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Great Bend 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Great Bend. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 31¢ |
Penelec - Pennsylvania has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
The price to compare for Penelec - Pennsylvania is 11.00¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,475 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 12 months | 12.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Verde Energy | Clean Power 12 cheapest renewable | 12.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan | 12.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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