WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Carthage
Missouri
Missouri
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carthage
January
$194highestFebruary
$83lowestMarch
$103April
$102May
$101June
$113July
$118August
$120September
$101October
$104November
$92December
$96Carbon Emissions
1,166 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
867 kWh
Carthage's energy comes from Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Carthage's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Carthage. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Carthage. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Carthage. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Carthage.
52%
Coal
21%
Nuclear
13%
Wind
12%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
907 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,956
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carthage 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.
Barton County Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ |
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