Sunwise Energy installs residential and commercial solar across Lancaster County, from Lancaster City and its surrounding suburbs to Ephrata, Lititz, Elizabethtown, and the rural townships throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country. With PPL and PECO rates climbing and further increases projected through 2026, Lancaster County homeowners can lock in energy costs with solar, backed by PA SRECs, net metering, and $0-down financing.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility | PPL Electric (majority); PECO (southeastern corner) |
| Rate Trend | Rising: PJM capacity costs driving increases through 2026 |
| PPL All-In Rat | ~17 cents/kWh |
| PECO All-In Rate | ~20 cents/kWh |
| PA Incentive 1 | SRECs ($25-$40/credit, sold on open market) |
| PA Incentive 2 | Retail-rate net metering (PPL and PECO) |
| Sales Tax | 6% state sales tax applies to solar equipment |
| Property Tax | No solar property tax exemption in PA |
| Equipment | Premium panels + microinverters |
| Permitting | Municipal level (60 municipalities + Lancaster City) |
| Installer | Sunwise Energy, in-house crews, licensed in DE/PA/NJ |
PPL Electric serves most of Lancaster County at approximately 17 cents per kWh, while PECO covers the southeastern corner at closer to 20 cents. Both utilities have been raising rates steadily, driven by PJM capacity costs and distribution increases, with more adjustments expected through 2026. Solar lets you generate your own electricity at a locked-in cost. PA SRECs add $25 to $40 per credit in ongoing income for every megawatt-hour your system produces. SRECs and net metering through PPL or PECO create strong long-term value that makes solar a smart investment for Lancaster County homeowners.
From Lancaster City rowhomes to Ephrata colonials to agricultural barns, Sunwise designs systems for Lancaster County’s built environment.
Lancaster County’s housing ranges from Lancaster City rowhomes and borough homes in Lititz, Ephrata, and Columbia to suburban colonials, ranches, and farmhouses on larger rural lots. Sunwise uses premium panels and microinverters and handles permitting across all 60 municipalities.
Lancaster County’s mix of manufacturing facilities, agricultural operations, commercial corridors, and tourism-related businesses make it a strong commercial market. The 30% federal ITC (available through July 4, 2026), accelerated depreciation, and PA SRECs make commercial solar a high-return investment.
Rural Lancaster County properties can experience longer outage recovery times, and a grid-tied solar system shuts down during outages by default. A battery keeps critical systems running. For homes needing a new roof, Sunwise bundles both into a single project.
A Sunwise Energy Specialist assesses your roof, reviews your PPL or PECO usage, and models projected production and savings based on your actual energy consumption.
Lancaster County has 60 municipalities plus Lancaster City, each with its own permitting process. Whether you’re in Manheim Township, East Lampeter, or Strasburg Borough, Sunwise manages the full application from submission through approval.
Our in-house crews install your system in less than a day. Every project uses premium panels and microinverters, installed to Pennsylvania building and electrical code.
Sunwise coordinates your utility interconnection with PPL or PECO. Once your utility grants Permission to Operate, your system goes live and starts earning net metering credits and SRECs.
During your visit, a Sunwise Energy Specialist will:
A consultation is free, pressure-free, and designed to help you understand whether solar makes sense for your home.
Sunwise Energy installs solar across all of Lancaster County's 60 municipalities and Lancaster City. Whether you're in a walkable borough, a suburban township, or on a rural property, our team knows the local permitting, utilities, and housing stock.
The county seat and a third-class city. Lancaster's housing stock includes rowhomes in the urban core, twins, and detached homes in surrounding neighborhoods. Higher-density housing benefits from high-efficiency panel layouts. Lancaster City handles its own permitting.
Suburban townships surrounding Lancaster City with a mix of colonials, split-levels, and newer construction. These areas combine moderate lot sizes with strong solar exposure and are served primarily by PPL.
Lititz is consistently ranked as one of the best small towns in America, with a mix of historic borough homes and newer development in surrounding Warwick Township. Solar works well on both older and new construction here.
Northern Lancaster County communities with a mix of borough homes, suburban developments, and rural properties. Larger lots and open exposure make this area particularly strong for residential solar.
Western Lancaster County boroughs and their surrounding townships along the Route 283 corridor. A mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial/industrial buildings creates both residential and commercial solar opportunities.
Borough communities along the Susquehanna River. Columbia's older housing stock includes rowhomes and twins, while the surrounding area has larger detached homes. Both boroughs have strong solar viability on homes with adequate exposure.
The heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, with a mix of farmhouses, rural residential properties, and agricultural land. Larger roofs, fewer shading constraints, and higher energy usage make many properties here ideal for solar. Some properties in the far southeast may be served by PECO rather than PPL.
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Lancaster County is served primarily by PPL Electric at approximately 17 cents per kWh all-in, with PECO covering portions of the southeastern corner at closer to 20 cents per kWh. Both utilities have seen significant rate increases driven by PJM capacity costs, with further adjustments expected through the end of 2026. Sunwise will confirm your utility and model your specific savings during consultation.
Lancaster County homeowners benefit from two primary Pennsylvania solar incentives: Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) worth $25 to $40 per credit, and retail-rate net metering through PPL or PECO. Pennsylvania does not offer a property tax or sales tax exemption for solar, which differs from neighboring New Jersey where both exemptions are available. The combination of SRECs, net metering, and long-term electricity savings still makes solar a strong investment for most Lancaster County homeowners. Business owners can claim the federal Investment Tax Credit (Section 48E) through July 4, 2026.
Solar permits in Lancaster County are handled at the municipal level, with 60 municipalities plus Lancaster City each managing their own building and electrical permits independently. Permit requirements, fees, and timelines vary from Manheim Township to Strasburg Borough. Sunwise manages the full permitting process for every jurisdiction in the county.
Yes, Lancaster County’s rural properties are excellent candidates for solar because they tend to have larger roofs, minimal shading, and higher energy usage than suburban homes. Farmhouses, detached homes on acreage, and agricultural buildings with large roof areas all improve solar production and payback. Sunwise designs systems around your actual energy consumption and roof geometry.
Yes, Lancaster County’s agricultural operations, manufacturing facilities, distribution warehouses, tourism businesses, and commercial buildings in Lancaster City all present strong commercial solar potential. Business owners can capture the 30 percent federal Investment Tax Credit (available through July 4, 2026), accelerated depreciation, Pennsylvania SRECs, and net metering to reduce operating costs.
Yes, Sunwise Energy installs solar across all of Lancaster County, from Lancaster City and the surrounding suburbs to Ephrata, Lititz, Elizabethtown, Columbia, and the rural townships throughout the county. Our headquarters in Cherry Hill, NJ is approximately 90 minutes from Lancaster via the PA Turnpike, and our crews install in Lancaster County regularly.
Schedule a free consultation with a Sunwise Energy Specialist. We serve every community in Lancaster County and our in-house crews install across the county regularly.
$0-down financing, loan, and lease options available. NJ's SuSI program ($85/MWh for 15 years), property tax exemption, and sales tax exemption make going solar more affordable than ever.
