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

$268highest

February

$176

March

$151

April

$121

May

$113

June

$110lowest

July

$133

August

$114

September

$112

October

$118

November

$196

December

$210

Carbon Emissions

623 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,133 kWh

Where does Tonopah’s electricity come from?

Tonopah's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Tonopah's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Tonopah. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Tonopah. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Tonopah.

46%

Solar

42%

Natural Gas

8%

Hydroelectric

3%

Coal

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 TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU9¢ to 34¢
Optional Domestic Service Time of UseTOU9¢ to 49¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU8¢ to 49¢
Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand PricingTOU
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing TOU5¢ to 16¢
Domestic Multi-Family ServiceFixed11¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of UseTOU9¢ to 33¢
Domestic ServiceFixed11¢

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