WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Dorchester

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Dorchester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$266highest

February

$231

March

$116

April

$102

May

$97lowest

June

$103

July

$108

August

$106

September

$98

October

$103

November

$128

December

$185

Carbon Emissions

796 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,162 kWh

Where does Dorchester’s electricity come from?

Dorchester's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Dorchester's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Dorchester. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Dorchester. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Dorchester.

44%

Wind

31%

Coal

20%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Dorchester

The state of solar in Dorchester

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

$12,235

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Dorchester 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 Dorchester

Norris Public Power District

Norris Public Power District Rates

Norris Public Power District has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
TOWN, VILLAGE, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIALFixed5¢ to 200¢
Farm And Rural ResidentialFixed6¢ to 200¢

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