WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
East Cape Girardeau
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Cape Girardeau
January
$156February
$154March
$154April
$105lowestMay
$126June
$228July
$265highestAugust
$247September
$231October
$110November
$156December
$170Carbon Emissions
661 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,108 kWh
East Cape Girardeau's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of East Cape Girardeau's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in East Cape Girardeau. Wind provides 6% of the energy in East Cape Girardeau. Solar provides 3% of the energy in East Cape Girardeau.
50%
Nuclear
24%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
6%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
893 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,605
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in East Cape Girardeau 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 East Cape Girardeau. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Southern Illinois Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| All Electric Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
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