Is Electrification Worth It in Pennsylvania?
Complete ROI analysis for home electrification based on Pennsylvania's energy costs, climate, and available incentives.
Updated December 2024•Data from EIA, DSIRE, NREL
Heat Pump Payback
Not Recommended
With incentives
Annual Savings
$2,341
Full electrification
Available Incentives
$10,800
Federal + state + utility
CO₂ Reduction
14.3 tons
Per year
Pennsylvania Energy Costs
Electricity Rate
$0.148/kWh
Natural Gas Rate
$1.52/therm
Average Electric Bill
$145/month
Average Gas Bill
$82/month
Climate Zone
cold
Heating Degree Days
5,800
Cooling Degree Days
850
Visual ROI Analysis
Payback Period Comparison
Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment
Annual Savings Comparison
Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit
Cumulative Net Savings Over Time
Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth
Return on Investment by Upgrade
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Heat Pump HVAC
Upfront Cost$12,000 - $22,000
Total Incentives-$2,600
Net Cost$9,400 - $19,400
Annual Savings$60/yr
Payback PeriodNot Recommended
Lifetime ROI11%
CO₂ Reduction4.7 tons/yr
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Solar Panels
Upfront Cost$15,000 - $30,000
Total Incentives-$4,500
Net Cost$10,500 - $21,000
Annual Savings$959/yr
Payback Period17.2 years
Lifetime ROI124%
CO₂ Reduction3.1 tons/yr
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Heat Pump Water Heater
Upfront Cost$2,500 - $4,500
Total Incentives-$2,400
Net Cost$100 - $2,100
Annual Savings$234/yr
Payback Period5.9 years
Lifetime ROI77%
CO₂ Reduction1.8 tons/yr
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EV Charger + Electric Vehicle
Upfront Cost$800 - $2,500
Total Incentives-$1,300
Net Cost$-500 - $1,200
Annual Savings$1,088/yr
Payback Period0.4 years
Lifetime ROI1410%
CO₂ Reduction4.8 tons/yr
Full Electrification Package
Total Upfront Cost
$30,300 - $59,000
Total Incentives
-$10,800
Net Cost After Incentives
$19,500 - $48,200
Annual Energy Savings
$2,341/year
Lifetime Savings (18 years)
$42,132
Simple Payback
16.3 years
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Best ROI for Pennsylvania
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.4 years and an ROI of 1410%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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