WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Shirley
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Shirley
January
$73February
$55lowestMarch
$82April
$82May
$99June
$143July
$218highestAugust
$161September
$145October
$74November
$66December
$66Carbon Emissions
420 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
703 kWh
Shirley's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Shirley's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 14% of the energy in Shirley. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Shirley. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Shirley.
54%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
14%
Natural Gas
13%
Wind
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
978 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,608
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Shirley 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 Shirley. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Corn Belt Energy Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE 12 Residential Electrically Heated Apartments (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| RATE 11 Residential & Farm Service - Interruptible (Central Region) | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential, Campground and Farm Service - Single (Northern Region) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| RATE 10 Electric Heat for Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three Phase (Central Region) | Fixed | 5¢ to 11¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three-Phase (Northern Region) | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 5¢ to 10¢ |
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