WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Olmsted
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Olmsted
January
$323highestFebruary
$206March
$141April
$132lowestMay
$146June
$143July
$160August
$152September
$137October
$138November
$143December
$189Carbon Emissions
576 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,056 kWh
Olmsted's energy comes from Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Olmsted's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 18%. Natural Gas provides 16% of the energy in Olmsted. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Olmsted. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Olmsted.
49%
Nuclear
18%
Coal
16%
Natural Gas
15%
Wind
2%
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
$13,331
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Olmsted 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 Olmsted. 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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