WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Ottawa

Kansas

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The State of Electricity in Ottawa

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

Average monthly bill

January

$315highest

February

$232

March

$126

April

$118

May

$118

June

$131

July

$139

August

$132

September

$117lowest

October

$122

November

$148

December

$203

Carbon Emissions

837 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,160 kWh

Where does Ottawa’s electricity come from?

Ottawa's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Ottawa's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Ottawa. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Ottawa.

48%

Wind

31%

Coal

16%

Nuclear

4%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Ottawa

The state of solar in Ottawa

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,493

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Ottawa 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 Ottawa

City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa Rates

City of Ottawa has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RU- Residential UrbanFixed8¢ to 8¢
RR- Residential RuralFixed8¢ to 9¢
GS-SR General Service Small RuralFixed8¢ to 9¢

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