WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Waterloo
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Waterloo
January
$297highestFebruary
$113lowestMarch
$125April
$138May
$139June
$156July
$159August
$160September
$135October
$141November
$123December
$133Carbon Emissions
480 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
878 kWh
Waterloo's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 57% of Waterloo's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Waterloo. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Waterloo. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Waterloo.
57%
Nuclear
17%
Wind
12%
Coal
12%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,069
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Waterloo 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 Waterloo. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Monroe 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 |
| Rate 0030 (Single Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo Residential) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Schedule City of Red Bud Residential- Rate 0033 | Fixed | 2¢ |
| Rate 0031 (Three Phase)(Schedule City of Waterloo) | Fixed | 11¢ |
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