WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Orleans
Indiana
Indiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Orleans
January
$469highestFebruary
$266March
$165April
$154May
$154June
$159July
$167August
$165September
$153lowestOctober
$163November
$177December
$290Carbon Emissions
1,759 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,249 kWh
Orleans's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Orleans's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Orleans. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Orleans.
43%
Coal
36%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
5%
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
$16,747
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Orleans 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.
Orange County Rural E M C has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 101- 2012 Rate Schedule for Standard Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Rate 104 and 106 Rate Schedule for Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
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