WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Alta
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alta
January
$102February
$76lowestMarch
$95April
$102May
$116June
$168July
$238highestAugust
$171September
$162October
$102November
$110December
$89Carbon Emissions
469 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
787 kWh
Alta's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Alta's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Alta. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Alta. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Alta.
51%
Nuclear
18%
Natural Gas
16%
Coal
12%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,167 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,282
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alta can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Alta. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
ComEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
Ameren has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DS-1 (Residential) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 8.54¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 787 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.69¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 10.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 10.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 10.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.90¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 787 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 7.79¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 8.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan | 8.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 9.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 9.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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