WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lawrence
January
$393highestFebruary
$269March
$133April
$129lowestMay
$130June
$146July
$148August
$147September
$129lowestOctober
$137November
$155December
$244Carbon Emissions
952 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,318 kWh
Lawrence's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Lawrence's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Lawrence. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Lawrence.
48%
Wind
31%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
4%
Natural Gas
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
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.
Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
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