WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Athens
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Athens
January
$238highestFebruary
$104lowestMarch
$134April
$135May
$134June
$147July
$148August
$149September
$130October
$136November
$122December
$122Carbon Emissions
448 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
820 kWh
New Athens's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of New Athens's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in New Athens. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in New Athens. Solar provides 2% of the energy in New Athens.
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
$13,399
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Athens 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 New Athens. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 0031 (Three Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 0030 (Single Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo Residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Schedule City of Red Bud Residential- Rate 0033 | Fixed | 2¢ |
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