WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sparks

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Sparks

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

Average monthly bill

January

$251highest

February

$237

March

$188

April

$140

May

$138

June

$135lowest

July

$157

August

$139

September

$135lowest

October

$147

November

$184

December

$241

Carbon Emissions

756 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,201 kWh

Where does Sparks’s electricity come from?

Sparks's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Sparks's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 40%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Sparks. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Sparks. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sparks.

45%

Natural Gas

40%

Solar

7%

Coal

7%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Sparks

The state of solar in Sparks

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,659 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,752

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Sparks 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 Sparks

Sierra Pacific Power Co

Sierra Pacific Power Co Rates

Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate Type
Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand PricingTOU
Domestic Multi-Family ServiceFixed12¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU8¢ to 50¢
Optional Domestic Service Time of UseTOU9¢ to 50¢
Domestic ServiceFixed12¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing TOU5¢ to 16¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of UseTOU10¢ to 34¢
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU9¢ to 34¢

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