WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Carson City
Nevada
Nevada
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carson City
January
$342highestFebruary
$258March
$244April
$191May
$153June
$122lowestJuly
$126August
$127September
$126October
$132November
$238December
$267Carbon Emissions
796 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,447 kWh
Carson City's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Carson City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Carson City. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Carson City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Carson City.
46%
Solar
42%
Natural Gas
8%
Hydroelectric
3%
Coal
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,586 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,355
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carson City 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.
Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 33¢ |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 49¢ |
| Domestic Multi-Family Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 49¢ |
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