WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Metropolis
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Metropolis
January
$216highestFebruary
$108lowestMarch
$134April
$129May
$129June
$140July
$146August
$143September
$125October
$131November
$116December
$118Carbon Emissions
447 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
818 kWh
Metropolis's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Metropolis's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Metropolis. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Metropolis. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Metropolis.
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.
4,903 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,033
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Metropolis 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 Metropolis. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Southern Illinois Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| All Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
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