Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carbondale
January
$548highestFebruary
$313March
$189April
$183May
$193June
$200July
$212August
$205September
$181lowestOctober
$196November
$199December
$295Carbon Emissions
751 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,378 kWh
Carbondale's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Carbondale's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Carbondale. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Carbondale. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Carbondale.
51%
Nuclear
20%
Wind
13%
Coal
11%
Natural Gas
5%
Solar
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
$14,133
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carbondale 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Carbondale. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Ameren has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DS-1 (Residential) | Fixed | 2¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Ameren is 12.18¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,378 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest 12 months | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewable | 13.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 13.49¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapest <12 months | 13.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
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