WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
De Soto
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in De Soto
January
$324highestFebruary
$213March
$144April
$132May
$141June
$141July
$158August
$145September
$130lowestOctober
$138November
$145December
$197Carbon Emissions
575 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,056 kWh
De Soto's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of De Soto's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in De Soto. Wind provides 15% of the energy in De Soto. Solar provides 2% of the energy in De Soto.
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
$13,335
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in De Soto 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 De Soto. 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) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 200.31¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,056 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 12.89¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 13.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapest <12 months | 14.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
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