WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Plains

Kansas

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The State of Electricity in Plains

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

Average monthly bill

January

$281highest

February

$204

March

$127

April

$118

May

$118

June

$137

July

$139

August

$139

September

$117lowest

October

$123

November

$150

December

$180

Carbon Emissions

807 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,118 kWh

Where does Plains’s electricity come from?

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

48%

Wind

31%

Coal

16%

Nuclear

4%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Plains

The state of solar in Plains

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

$11,229

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

8 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Plains 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 Plains

Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc

Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
SCHEDULE A-12 SINGLE PHASE SERVICE	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢
SCHEDULE A-2-12 ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE Three Phase-Rural	Fixed	8¢ to 10¢
Southern Pioneer (MKEC) - Residential Service	Fixed	11¢ to 12¢
SCHEDULE A-2-12 ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE Single Phase-Rural	Fixed	8¢ to 9¢

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Kansas

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