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Residential Rate
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Based on 8kW system at current rates
System Cost
$24,768
Pennsylvania State Incentive
-$400
Net Cost
$24,368
Payback Period
18.1 years
Annual Savings
$1,344
25-Year Savings
$49,001
Borough of Ephrata Electric serves customers in Ephrata in Pennsylvania with a residential electricity rate of $0.14 per kWh. This is 17% below the national average of $0.168/kWh, though solar still delivers strong returns with today’s lower installation prices.
At current rates, a typical Borough of Ephrata Electric household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,512 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,344 annually and $49,001 over the 25-year life of the system. With Pennsylvania incentives of $400, the net system cost drops to $24,368, with a payback period of just 18.1 years.
As a municipal utility, Borough of Ephrata Electric sets its own rates and policies independently. Borough of Ephrata Electric offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid.
The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Borough of Ephrata Electric interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.
Net Metering
Available
Third-Party Ownership
PPAs/Leases allowed
PA SRECs (state, variable market)
~$20-35/MWh
LED Lighting Rebate
$2-3 per bulb
PA AFV EV Purchase Rebate (state)
$1,500-$3,000
Penn Energy Savers HEAR HP (state, launching 2026)
up to $8,000 (income-qualified)
Review your recent Borough of Ephrata Electric electricity bills to understand your average monthly kWh consumption. This helps determine the right solar system size. Most Borough of Ephrata Electric customers use between 600-1,200 kWh per month.
Request a free, no-obligation solar estimate from NuWatt Energy. We analyze your roof, energy usage, and local sun exposure to design the optimal system for your home.
Receive a detailed proposal including system size, expected production, savings projections, and financing options. NuWatt offers cash purchase, solar loans, and lease options to fit your budget.
NuWatt takes care of all permitting and submits the interconnection application to Borough of Ephrata Electric on your behalf. We handle all the paperwork so you don't have to.
Our certified installation team completes your solar installation in 1-3 days. NuWatt manages your entire project from start to finish.
After installation and inspection, Borough of Ephrata Electric activates your net metering connection. Your system begins generating clean energy and reducing your electricity bill from day one.
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At $0.14/kWh, Borough of Ephrata Electric customers see strong returns from solar.