WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Buffalo Prairie
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo Prairie
January
$337highestFebruary
$121March
$119April
$141May
$136June
$140July
$144August
$145September
$133October
$138November
$122December
$83lowestCarbon Emissions
464 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
849 kWh
Buffalo Prairie's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Buffalo Prairie's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Buffalo Prairie. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Buffalo Prairie. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Buffalo Prairie.
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
$13,813
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Buffalo Prairie 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 Buffalo Prairie. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
MidAmerican Energy - Illinois has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate RST - Residential Time-of-Use Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Rate RST - Residential Time-of-Use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| Rate RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
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