WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cairo
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cairo
January
$376highestFebruary
$218March
$152April
$149lowestMay
$161June
$165July
$177August
$172September
$152October
$159November
$151December
$227Carbon Emissions
647 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,188 kWh
Cairo's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Cairo's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in Cairo. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Cairo. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Cairo.
49%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
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
$14,146
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cairo 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 Cairo. 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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