Solar Panels in Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania residents are served by Chambersburg Electric Department, 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 Chambersburg 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, Chambersburg Electric Department sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Chambersburg Electric Department. Heat pump rebates of up to $500 are also available for Chambersburg homeowners.

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 Chambersburg—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Chambersburg Electric Department interconnection.