Solar Panels in Ephrata, PA

Ephrata, Pennsylvania residents are served by Borough of Ephrata Electric, which charges $0.14 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 17% below the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,512 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Ephrata can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,344 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $49,001 in total savings. With Pennsylvania state incentives of $400, the net system cost drops to $24,368, resulting in a payback period of just 18.1 years.

As a municipal utility, Borough of Ephrata Electric sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Borough of Ephrata Electric.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Ephrata—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Borough of Ephrata Electric interconnection.