WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Reading

Kansas

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The State of Electricity in Reading

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

Average monthly bill

January

$365highest

February

$247

March

$130

April

$126

May

$125lowest

June

$141

July

$149

August

$146

September

$126

October

$133

November

$145

December

$213

Carbon Emissions

901 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,247 kWh

Where does Reading’s electricity come from?

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

48%

Wind

31%

Coal

16%

Nuclear

4%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Reading

The state of solar in Reading

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

$13,475

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 Reading 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 Reading

Westar Energy Inc

Westar Energy Inc Rates

Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
TIME OF USETOU8¢ to 29¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICEFixed9¢ to 728¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLETOU10¢ to 900¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIODTOU9¢ to 29¢
Residential Standard ServiceFixed12¢ to 14¢

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