WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Southern View
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Southern View
January
$100February
$56lowestMarch
$96April
$80May
$114June
$197July
$232highestAugust
$166September
$133October
$97November
$83December
$79Carbon Emissions
449 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
753 kWh
Southern View's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Southern View's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Southern View. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Southern View. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Southern View.
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.
547 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,476
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Southern View 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 Southern View. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
City of Springfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Heat Residential - Southern View (Rate 35) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Regular Residential - Senior Citizen (Rate 33) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Regular Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Regular Residential - Southern View (Rate 31) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential (Rate 34) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Regular Residential- Southern View Senior Citizen (Rate 32) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential Income Qualified Senior Citizen (Rate 37) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential Income Qualified Senior Citizen - Southern View (Rate 36) | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
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