WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Swansea
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Swansea
January
$268highestFebruary
$100lowestMarch
$121April
$127May
$125June
$141July
$144August
$145September
$124October
$123November
$112December
$119Carbon Emissions
538 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
870 kWh
Swansea's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Swansea's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Swansea. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Swansea. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Swansea.
50%
Nuclear
24%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
6%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,568 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,412
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Swansea 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 Swansea. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Ameren has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DS-1 (Residential) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
Clinton 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 |
| Annexation Area - Single-Phase Service (Schedule 21) | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| Large, Single-Phase, Residential/Farm Service (Schedule 12S) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Annexation Area - Three-Phase Service (Schedule 23) | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| Electric Space Heating Service (Schedule 20) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Annexation Area - Single-Phase Service - Large (Schedule 21L) | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| Non-controlled - All Electric Space Conditioning (Schedule 24) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service (Schedule 1) | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
| Large, Multiple-Phase, Residential/Farm Service (Schedule 12M) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Large Service (Schedule 01L) | Fixed | 9¢ to 9¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 100.66¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 870 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 | 10.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 10.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 10.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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