WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Champaign
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Champaign
January
$85February
$61lowestMarch
$83April
$81May
$101June
$154July
$220highestAugust
$162September
$157October
$75November
$75December
$69Carbon Emissions
438 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
734 kWh
Champaign's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Champaign's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 14% of the energy in Champaign. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Champaign. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Champaign.
54%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
14%
Natural Gas
13%
Wind
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,021 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,258
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Champaign 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 Champaign. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 Zone 1 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
| DS-1 | TOU | 3¢ to 4¢ |
| DS-1 Residential Zone 3 | Fixed | 4¢ to 17¢ |
| DS-1 Residential Zone 2 | Fixed | 4¢ to 17¢ |
| DS-1 Residential Zone 2 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
| DS-1 Residential Zone 1 | Fixed | 13¢ to 17¢ |
| DS-1 Residential Zone 3 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 8.52¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 734 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 10.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.99¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapest 12 months | 11.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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