WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Tonopah

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Tonopah

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

Average monthly bill

January

$282highest

February

$216

March

$167

April

$127

May

$117

June

$114lowest

July

$138

August

$119

September

$117

October

$123

November

$204

December

$219

Carbon Emissions

730 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,161 kWh

Where does Tonopah’s electricity come from?

Tonopah's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Tonopah's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Tonopah. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Tonopah. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Tonopah.

60%

Natural Gas

28%

Solar

7%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Tonopah

The state of solar in Tonopah

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

$8,638

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Tonopah 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 Tonopah

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

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