WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mechanicsburg
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mechanicsburg
January
$322highestFebruary
$114March
$108lowestApril
$147May
$142June
$164July
$152August
$152September
$140October
$142November
$111December
$122Carbon Emissions
479 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
877 kWh
Mechanicsburg's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Mechanicsburg's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Mechanicsburg. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Mechanicsburg. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Mechanicsburg.
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
$14,045
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Menard Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm And Residential Service - Electric Heat and Geothermal | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm And Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm and Residential Service (City of Sherman) | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
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