WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lawrence

Kansas

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The State of Electricity in Lawrence

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

Average monthly bill

January

$119

February

$110

March

$121

April

$95

May

$109

June

$199

July

$229highest

August

$209

September

$181

October

$92lowest

November

$98

December

$113

Carbon Emissions

727 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

977 kWh

Where does Lawrence’s electricity come from?

Lawrence's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Lawrence's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 22%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Lawrence. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Lawrence.

51%

Wind

22%

Coal

16%

Nuclear

11%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Lawrence

The state of solar in Lawrence

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

1,197 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,514

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Lawrence 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.

Utilities in Lawrence

Westar Energy Inc

Westar Energy Inc Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIODTOU9¢ to 29¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLETOU9¢ to 905¢
TIME OF USETOU8¢ to 29¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICEFixed9¢ to 728¢
Residential Standard ServiceFixed12¢ to 14¢

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