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Pennsylvania passed The Electric Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act of 1996 and by January of 2000 retail electricity providers were beginning to enter the state. Currently, over 500,000 PA residents and businesses have taken advantage of their right to switch electricity providers. Pennsylvania residents have 13% higher rates on average than the rest of the country. However, PA businesses enjoy 7% cheaper rates on average than the rest of the US. Below you can find more information on the Pennsylvania energy market.

Usage for Pennsylvania

Monthly average household energy usage in PA compared to the national average.

Rates for Addison, Pennsylvania

Home and business owners in Addison, PA have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:

Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
10.89¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

12 Month Home Power Plan

Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
11.06¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

SmartEnergy

Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
11.50¢
Plan Length
24 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 24

Plan Details
Smart Home BundleSmart Home Bundle
Rate per kWh
12.39¢
Plan Length
24 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

36 Month PowerPlug Plan

Includes Free Smart Plug ($59 Value)
Plan Details
Rate per kWh
8.89¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Public Power

Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.68¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 6

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.69¢
Plan Length
8 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.90¢
Plan Length
10 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 10

Plan Details

Solar Score for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Solar Score: 47

The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:

    • Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
    • Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
    • Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.

Sources for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.

  • PA is the leading producer of coal, natural gas, electricity petroleum in the US
  • Pennsylvania is the 3rd largest energy producing state in the US
  • About 4% of the energy produced in PA comes from renewable energy sources that include hydroelectric, wind, biomass and solar
  • Pennsylvania’s gross domestic product ranked sixth among the states in 2017

Locations

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Research

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