WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Urbana

Illinois

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The State of Electricity in Urbana

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Urbana

Average monthly bill

January

$92

February

$66lowest

March

$90

April

$87

May

$109

June

$166

July

$237highest

August

$175

September

$170

October

$82

November

$81

December

$74

Carbon Emissions

438 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

734 kWh

Where does Urbana’s electricity come from?

Urbana's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Urbana's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Urbana. Wind provides 12% of the energy in Urbana. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Urbana.

51%

Nuclear

18%

Natural Gas

16%

Coal

12%

Wind

3%

Solar

Solar energy in Urbana

The state of solar in Urbana

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,106 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,310

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Net metering policies in Urbana 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.

Electricity Providers in Urbana

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Urbana. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Urbana

Ameren

Ameren Rates

Ameren has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
DS-1 (Residential)Fixed2¢ to 7¢

Ameren Electricity Plans in Urbana

The price to compare for Ameren is 8.52¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 734 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 6

cheapestcheapest <12 months
9.69¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
10.29¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
10.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

10.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

6 Month Home Power Plan

10.49¢6 monthsChoose Plan
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