WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oberlin
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oberlin
January
$312highestFebruary
$177March
$137April
$130May
$125June
$122lowestJuly
$146August
$137September
$124October
$130November
$153December
$222Carbon Emissions
851 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,112 kWh
Oberlin's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Oberlin's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Oberlin. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Oberlin. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Oberlin. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Oberlin.
47%
Wind
32%
Coal
15%
Nuclear
4%
Natural Gas
1%
Petroleum
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
$11,485
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oberlin 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.
Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential & Farm - Non-commercial Service - Single and Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential & Farm - Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
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