WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oakford
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oakford
January
$375highestFebruary
$266March
$161April
$141May
$135lowestJune
$143July
$167August
$147September
$136October
$143November
$169December
$234Carbon Emissions
591 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,126 kWh
Oakford's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Oakford's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 17%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Oakford. Wind provides 16% of the energy in Oakford. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Oakford.
48%
Nuclear
17%
Natural Gas
16%
Coal
16%
Wind
3%
Solar
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
$12,968
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oakford 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 Oakford. 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) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
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