Nebraska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Polk
January
$344highestFebruary
$301March
$125April
$115May
$111lowestJune
$116July
$123August
$122September
$111lowestOctober
$119November
$145December
$236Carbon Emissions
955 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,394 kWh
Polk's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Polk's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Polk. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Polk. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Polk.
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
$13,308
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Polk 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.
Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Single Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Seasonal/Cabin - CYC1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 7¢ |
Urban Residential -Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Seasonal/Cabin- CYC1 - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ |
Cabin | Fixed | 12¢ |
Urban Residential - Gas Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
Space and Water Heating - Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
General Service CYC 2/REV1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Municipal Pumping Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 13¢ |
Space and Water Heating - One Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
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