Nebraska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ames
January
$382highestFebruary
$353March
$142April
$125May
$122June
$123July
$129August
$128September
$121lowestOctober
$131November
$159December
$299Carbon Emissions
1,074 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,567 kWh
Ames's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Ames's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Ames. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Ames. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Ames.
44%
Wind
31%
Coal
20%
Nuclear
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
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
$13,224
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ames 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.
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