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

$382highest

February

$353

March

$142

April

$125

May

$122

June

$123

July

$129

August

$128

September

$121lowest

October

$131

November

$159

December

$299

Carbon Emissions

1,074 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,567 kWh

Where does Ames’s electricity come from?

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 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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