WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ottawa
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ottawa
January
$105February
$65lowestMarch
$83April
$91May
$112June
$164July
$232highestAugust
$162September
$121October
$103November
$84December
$78Carbon Emissions
440 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
737 kWh
Ottawa's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Ottawa's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Ottawa. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Ottawa. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Ottawa.
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.
762 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,501
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ottawa 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 Ottawa. 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¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 108.60¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 737 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 10.29¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 10.29¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 10.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 10.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 | 11.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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