Location: Lancaster, PA
Lancaster is located in the southcentral part of Pennsylvania and has a population of 59,332. The metro area of Lancaster is home to 507,766 residents making it the 2nd largest metro in the region. Lancaster residents have had energy deregulation since House Bill 1509 was passed by the state’s legislature in 1996. The bill, also known as the Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act, called for the states energy utilities to restructure and separate their charges. While the generation and delivery charges still come from the utility, the energy supply charges are now able to be shopped and compared in Pennsylvania. In this section, we provide you more information on the Lancaster energy market and electricity supply rates to shop and compare.
Rates for Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Home and business owners in Lancaster, 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:
Solar Score for Lancaster, PA
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:
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- 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 Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.
- Pennsylvania is the 2nd largest nuclear energy producing state behind Illinois
- PA is the 3rd largest supplier of electricity in the country behind Texas and Florida
- While coal is still a main source of energy, natural gas has risen significantly in the past decade
- Wind and solar energy are the primary sources of renewable energy in the state.
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