WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Meriden
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Meriden
January
$252highestFebruary
$85lowestMarch
$86April
$106May
$107June
$121July
$124August
$124September
$105October
$110November
$97December
$106Carbon Emissions
300 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
886 kWh
Meriden's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Meriden's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 38%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Meriden. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Meriden.
40%
Wind
38%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
5%
Natural Gas
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
$13,737
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Meriden 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 ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
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