WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Topeka
January
$419highestFebruary
$282March
$139April
$136May
$134lowestJune
$154July
$160August
$155September
$135October
$144November
$167December
$261Carbon Emissions
960 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,329 kWh
Topeka's energy comes from Wind, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Topeka's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Topeka. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Topeka. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Topeka.
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.
1,047 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,126
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Topeka 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
Kaw Valley Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Domestic Service - Standard (10) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| General Domestic Service - Large (12) | Fixed | 14¢ |
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