Illinois
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mason City
January
$516highestFebruary
$333March
$195April
$169May
$167June
$180July
$188August
$179September
$166lowestOctober
$178November
$199December
$323Carbon Emissions
720 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,320 kWh
Mason City's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Mason City's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Mason City. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Mason City. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Mason City.
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
$14,074
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mason City 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 Mason City. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Menard Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Farm and Residential Service (City of Sherman) | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm And Residential Service - Electric Heat and Geothermal | Fixed | 10¢ to 14¢ |
| Farm And Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
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