Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bloomington
January
$77February
$58lowestMarch
$86April
$87May
$104June
$150July
$230highestAugust
$170September
$153October
$78November
$70December
$69Carbon Emissions
420 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
703 kWh
Bloomington's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Bloomington's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 16%. Natural Gas provides 15% of the energy in Bloomington. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Bloomington. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Bloomington.
55%
Nuclear
16%
Wind
15%
Natural Gas
12%
Coal
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,106 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,539
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bloomington 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Bloomington. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Ameren has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
DS-1 Residential Zone 1 | Fixed | 13¢ to 17¢ |
DS-1 Residential Zone 3 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
DS-1 Residential Zone 2 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
DS-1 Residential Zone 1 | Fixed | 3¢ to 7¢ |
DS-1 Residential Zone 2 | Fixed | 4¢ to 17¢ |
DS-1 Residential Zone 3 | Fixed | 4¢ to 17¢ |
DS-1 | TOU | 3¢ to 4¢ |
DS-1 (Residential) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 8.54¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 703 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 10.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 11.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapest <12 months | 11.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan |
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