WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Downs
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Downs
January
$314highestFebruary
$140March
$117April
$150May
$153June
$170July
$165August
$160September
$149October
$159November
$119December
$96lowestCarbon Emissions
519 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
948 kWh
Downs's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Downs's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Downs. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Downs. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Downs.
51%
Nuclear
19%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
12%
Coal
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
4,250 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,687
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Downs 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 Downs. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Corn Belt Energy Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three-Phase (Northern Region) | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
| RATE 12 Residential Electrically Heated Apartments (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| RATE 11 Residential & Farm Service - Interruptible (Central Region) | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential, Campground and Farm Service -Single (Northern Region) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| RATE 10 Electric Heat for Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three Phase (Central Region) | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
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