WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Amherst

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Amherst

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

Average monthly bill

January

$372highest

February

$318

March

$141

April

$124

May

$120

June

$126

July

$130

August

$130

September

$119lowest

October

$130

November

$168

December

$263

Carbon Emissions

930 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,358 kWh

Where does Amherst’s electricity come from?

Amherst's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Amherst's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 27%. Nuclear provides 23% of the energy in Amherst. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Amherst. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Amherst.

45%

Wind

27%

Coal

23%

Nuclear

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Amherst

The state of solar in Amherst

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

$12,260

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Amherst 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 Amherst

Dawson Power District

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