Utility Bills southern central PA (Pittsburgh, Chambersburg: new home, heat pump, buyer)

[boating_fool]

We are relocating to Chambersburg PA. We have found a new construction home in Greencastle that we are intent on buyer. We have 3 back up homes in Greencastle as well.

The new home is electric heat pump/Air Conditioning with propane for heat, stove and fireplace (if you call a fireplace a utility). Water is well supply.

I have been told I can expect about $140 a month for electricity, but never got a straight answer on propane costs. I have also heard that electricity rates in PA will go up next year.

Can anyone provide any info or feed back on what I can expect to pay?

Thanks,
Vincent

[PeterRabbit]

Ask propane suppliers what you should expect to pay.

It's difficult to get accurate estimates with new construction. From past experiences utility companies tend to err on the low side - your actual bills are higher.

In Pittsburgh the rates for electric are going up in the spring I believe. The company I have in the suburbs isn't planning on an increase.