Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Downs
January
$573highestFebruary
$458March
$235April
$186May
$182lowestJune
$187July
$193August
$191September
$184October
$196November
$230December
$405Carbon Emissions
830 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,523 kWh
Downs's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Downs's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Downs. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Downs. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Downs.
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.
4,250 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,687
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Downs 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 Downs. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Corn Belt Energy Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RATE 11 Residential & Farm Service - Interruptible (Central Region) | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| RATE 12 Residential Electrically Heated Apartments (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ to 10¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three Phase (Central Region) | Fixed | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| RATE 10 Electric Heat for Residential & Farm Service (Central Region) | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RATE 1 Residential, Campground and Farm Service -Single (Northern Region) | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| RATE 2 Residential & Farm Service - Three-Phase (Northern Region) | Fixed | 11¢ to 16¢ |
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