WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Shellsburg
Iowa
Iowa
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Shellsburg
January
$390highestFebruary
$329March
$146April
$116May
$114June
$118July
$125August
$118September
$112lowestOctober
$122November
$149December
$286Carbon Emissions
866 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,465 kWh
Shellsburg's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 66% of Shellsburg's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Natural Gas provides 9% of the energy in Shellsburg. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Shellsburg. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Shellsburg.
66%
Wind
23%
Coal
9%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
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
$13,849
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Shellsburg 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.
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service - All Multi-phase services | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day - 25 KVA thru 50 KVA | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day - 75 KVA thru 167.5 KVA | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service - 25 KVA thru 50 KVA | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service - 75 KVA thru 167.5 KVA | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Rural Farm and Residential Service - 15 KVA or less | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Urban Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day - All Multi-phase services | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Urban Residential Time-of-Day | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day - 15 KVA or less | TOU | 7¢ to 21¢ |
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