WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Sterling

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sterling

Average monthly bill

January

$708

February

$703

March

$642

April

$447

May

$362

June

$260lowest

July

$283

August

$281

September

$333

October

$452

November

$723highest

December

$658

Carbon Emissions

1,794 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,889 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 33% of Sterling's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 31%. Petroleum provides 20% of the energy in Sterling. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Sterling. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Sterling.

33%

Natural Gas

31%

Hydroelectric

20%

Petroleum

12%

Coal

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Sterling

The state of solar in Sterling

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$18,668

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Sterling 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.

Utilities in Sterling

Homer Electric Assn Inc

Homer Electric Assn Inc Rates

Homer Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed26¢

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