WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Olathe
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Olathe
January
$469highestFebruary
$335March
$161April
$154lowestMay
$155June
$176July
$178August
$174September
$154lowestOctober
$164November
$191December
$301Carbon Emissions
1,061 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,470 kWh
Olathe's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Olathe's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Olathe. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Olathe.
61%
Wind
20%
Coal
18%
Nuclear
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
955 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,212
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Olathe 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.
Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
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 DAY SERVICE (FROZEN) | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Other Use | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - ONE METER 2RS6A (Frozen) | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 782¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Two Period | TOU | 7¢ to 31¢ |
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