WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Benton
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Benton
January
$424highestFebruary
$272March
$146April
$142May
$143June
$166July
$173August
$169September
$141lowestOctober
$151November
$170December
$253Carbon Emissions
1,036 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,435 kWh
Benton's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Benton's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Benton. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Benton.
48%
Wind
31%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
4%
Natural Gas
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
$13,503
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Benton 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.
Butler Rural El Coop Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential:SINGLE PHASE EARTH(COUPLED HEAT PUMP SERVICE EXPERIMENTAL) | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Rural Domestic | Fixed | 7¢ to 680¢ |
| ELECTRIC HEAT RATE (OPTIONAL) | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Rate: PREPAY SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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