WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Springfield
Illinois
Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Springfield
January
$100February
$56lowestMarch
$96April
$80May
$114June
$197July
$232highestAugust
$166September
$133October
$97November
$83December
$79Carbon Emissions
449 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
753 kWh
Springfield's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Springfield's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Springfield. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Springfield. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Springfield.
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.
982 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,348
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Springfield 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 Springfield. 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 |
| Regular Residential | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Regular Residential - Senior Citizen (Rate 33) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Regular Residential- Southern View Senior Citizen (Rate 32) | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Regular Residential - Southern View (Rate 31) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential (Rate 34) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Electric Heat Residential - Southern View (Rate 35) | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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