WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Ames

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Ames

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

Average monthly bill

January

$399highest

February

$185

March

$153

April

$116

May

$113

June

$114

July

$120

August

$118

September

$112lowest

October

$122

November

$148

December

$278

Carbon Emissions

1,395 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,509 kWh

Where does Ames’s electricity come from?

Ames's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Ames's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Ames. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Ames. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Ames. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Ames.

47%

Coal

32%

Wind

16%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Ames

The state of solar in Ames

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Ames

Nebraska Public Power District

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