WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sun Valley

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Sun Valley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$230highest

February

$208

March

$177

April

$134

May

$125

June

$122lowest

July

$143

August

$126

September

$124

October

$132

November

$178

December

$224

Carbon Emissions

701 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,114 kWh

Where does Sun Valley’s electricity come from?

Sun Valley's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Sun Valley's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Sun Valley. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Sun Valley. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sun Valley.

51%

Natural Gas

35%

Solar

8%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Sun Valley

The state of solar in Sun Valley

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

1,417 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,498

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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley

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

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