WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rapids City
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rapids City
January
$326highestFebruary
$116March
$116April
$136May
$131June
$148July
$139August
$141September
$128October
$133November
$117December
$82lowestCarbon Emissions
469 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
858 kWh
Rapids City's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Rapids City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Rapids City. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Rapids City. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Rapids City.
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.
1,353 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,074
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rapids City 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 Rapids City. 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 | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Rate RS - Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Rate RST - Residential Time-of-Use Service | TOU | 8¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
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