WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Benton
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Benton
January
$577highestFebruary
$278March
$226April
$183May
$168June
$175July
$184August
$174September
$165lowestOctober
$182November
$249December
$432Carbon Emissions
1,698 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,397 kWh
Benton's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Benton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Benton. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Benton. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Benton. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Benton.
40%
Coal
27%
Natural Gas
16%
Nuclear
9%
Solar
5%
Wind
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,787
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Benton 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.
Alliant Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service Demand | TOU | 9¢ to 490¢ |
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