WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Austin
Indiana
Indiana
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$189highestFebruary
$91lowestMarch
$114April
$112May
$113June
$123July
$129August
$127September
$111October
$115November
$116December
$103Carbon Emissions
965 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
818 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Austin's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in Austin. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Austin.
56%
Coal
30%
Natural Gas
11%
Wind
3%
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
$16,344
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Austin 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.
Jackson County Rural E M C has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Basic Service - Single Phase (Prepaid Service Pricing) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Basic Service - Single Phase(Time-of-Use Pricing) | TOU | 9¢ to 25¢ |
| Residential Basic Service - Single Phase (Year-Round (Flat) Pricing) | Fixed | 12¢ |
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