WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gilson
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gilson
January
$232highestFebruary
$102lowestMarch
$114April
$138May
$134June
$147July
$137August
$139September
$130October
$138November
$116December
$127Carbon Emissions
436 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
798 kWh
Gilson's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Gilson's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Gilson. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Gilson. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Gilson.
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
$13,066
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gilson 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 Gilson. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential 1 (Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ |
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