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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Merkel
January
$235highestFebruary
$147March
$143April
$140lowestMay
$160June
$185July
$188August
$194September
$154October
$156November
$143December
$151Carbon Emissions
804 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,084 kWh
Merkel's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Merkel's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Merkel. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Merkel. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Merkel.
38%
Natural Gas
32%
Wind
11%
Solar
10%
Coal
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,138 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,721
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Merkel. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,084 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 15.42¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 15.62¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 | 15.63¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-24 | 15.73¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Free Nights 15 lowest deposit | 15.82¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
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