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Location: Allentown, PA 18106

Allentown is Pennsylvanias 3rd most populous city and the 231st largest city in the US. It has a population of 118,032 as of the 2010 census. It is located on the east side of the state on the Lehigh River. Allentown residents have been able to switch of their utility to a retail energy provider ever since the state passed the Electric Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act of 1996. This allowed for open competition in the state between the utility and retail energy providers. The goal was that by allowing competition, it would drive down electricity rates for the consumers. Below is more information on the Allentown energy profile.

Usage for Allentown, Pennsylvania (18106)

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

Rates for Allentown, Pennsylvania

Home and business owners in Allentown, 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:

Your Price to Compare: 10.04¢
Best RateMost Popular
Rate per kWh
9.99¢
Plan Length
6 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

6 Month Home Power Plan

90 day risk free guarantee
Plan Details
Best Long Term
Rate per kWh
11.98¢
Plan Length
24 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 24

Plan Details
Best Green
Rate per kWh
11.99¢
Plan Length
12 mo.
or Call 855-798-0821

Constellation

12 Month Green Home Power Plan

100% Renewable Sources
Plan Details
Smart Home BundleSmart Home Bundle
Rate per kWh
13.29¢
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
9.68¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 12

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.69¢
Plan Length
12 mo.

Public Power

Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.98¢
Plan Length
6 mo.

APG&E

True Classic 6

Plan Details
Rate per kWh
9.99¢
Plan Length
8 mo.
or Call 844-249-7816

Direct Energy

Live Brighter 8

Plan Details

Solar Score for Allentown, PA 18106

Allentown, PA Solar Score: 50

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 Allentown, PA 18106

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

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