WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Merriam
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Merriam
January
$319highestFebruary
$240March
$132April
$124May
$124June
$148July
$149August
$139September
$121lowestOctober
$128November
$155December
$213Carbon Emissions
837 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,159 kWh
Merriam's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Merriam's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Merriam. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Merriam. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Merriam.
60%
Wind
18%
Nuclear
16%
Coal
5%
Natural Gas
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
800 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,677
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Merriam 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.
Evergy - Kansas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE – ONE METER(2RS1A) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 30¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - ONE METER 2RS6A (Frozen) | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Other Use | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Two Period | TOU | 7¢ to 31¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE (FROZEN) | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 782¢ |
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