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
$257highestFebruary
$89lowestMarch
$91April
$123May
$121June
$141July
$143August
$142September
$119October
$128November
$90December
$112Carbon Emissions
328 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
969 kWh
Olathe's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Olathe's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 38%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Olathe. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Olathe.
40%
Wind
38%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
5%
Natural Gas
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 AND SPACE HEAT - ONE METER 2RS6A (Frozen) | Fixed | 9¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF DAY SERVICE (FROZEN) | TOU | 10¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential Demand Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 782¢ |
| Residential Other Use | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time of Use Two Period | TOU | 7¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 30¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE – ONE METER(2RS1A) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
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