WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Belknap
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Belknap
January
$219highestFebruary
$136March
$168April
$164May
$163June
$187July
$188August
$187September
$162October
$164November
$143December
$129lowestCarbon Emissions
531 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
971 kWh
Belknap's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Belknap's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Belknap. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Belknap. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Belknap.
57%
Nuclear
17%
Wind
12%
Coal
12%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,861
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Belknap 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 Belknap. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Southern Illinois Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| All Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
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