Solar Panels in West Springfield, PA

West Springfield, Pennsylvania residents are served by Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec), which charges $0.19 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 13% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,052 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in West Springfield can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,824 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $66,502 in total savings. With Pennsylvania state incentives of $400, the net system cost drops to $24,368, resulting in a payback period of just 13.4 years.

Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec) is an investor-owned utility serving West Springfield and surrounding communities. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec). Heat pump rebates of up to $450 are also available for West Springfield 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 West Springfield—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec) interconnection.