WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rock Island
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rock Island
January
$233highestFebruary
$108March
$111April
$134May
$128June
$141July
$132August
$135September
$124October
$133November
$112December
$96lowestCarbon Emissions
435 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
795 kWh
Rock Island's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Rock Island's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Rock Island. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Rock Island. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Rock Island.
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.
568 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,236
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rock Island 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 Rock Island. 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 |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| 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¢ |
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