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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Peru
January
$446highestFebruary
$378March
$198April
$163May
$151June
$155July
$161August
$152September
$150lowestOctober
$160November
$199December
$333Carbon Emissions
681 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,250 kWh
Peru's energy comes from Nuclear, Wind, Coal, Natural Gas, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Peru's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 20%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Peru. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Peru. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Peru.
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.
823 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,391
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Peru 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 Peru. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
City of Peru has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
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