WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
St Charles

Illinois

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The State of Electricity in St Charles

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in St Charles

Average monthly bill

January

$97

February

$61lowest

March

$80

April

$107

May

$111

June

$159

July

$230highest

August

$163

September

$138

October

$106

November

$78

December

$78

Carbon Emissions

442 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

741 kWh

Where does St Charles’s electricity come from?

St Charles's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Wind, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of St Charles's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in St Charles. Wind provides 6% of the energy in St Charles. Solar provides 3% of the energy in St Charles.

50%

Nuclear

24%

Natural Gas

18%

Coal

6%

Wind

3%

Solar

Solar energy in St Charles

The state of solar in St Charles

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

971 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,571

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in St Charles 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.

Electricity Providers in St Charles

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of St Charles. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in St Charles

City of St CharlesComEd

ComEd Rates

ComEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed12¢ to 13¢
RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed11¢ to 12¢
BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed10¢ to 10¢
BES - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed10¢ to 10¢
RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed

City of St Charles Rates

City of St Charles has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed11¢ to 12¢

ComEd Electricity Plans in St Charles

The price to compare for ComEd is 6.47¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 741 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 6

cheapestcheapest <12 months
7.89¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 12 months
9.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

9.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewable
9.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapest 13+ months
9.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan
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