WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Boston
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Boston
January
$242highestFebruary
$113March
$114April
$139May
$133June
$136July
$137August
$139September
$129October
$138November
$116December
$99lowestCarbon Emissions
431 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
789 kWh
New Boston's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of New Boston's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in New Boston. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in New Boston. Solar provides 2% of the energy in New Boston.
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
$12,879
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Boston 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 Boston. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
MidAmerican Energy - Illinois has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate RST - Residential Time-of-Use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| Rate RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Rate RST - Residential Time-of-Use Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
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