WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Walker Lake

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Walker Lake

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

Average monthly bill

January

$276highest

February

$157

March

$139

April

$116

May

$112lowest

June

$114

July

$134

August

$116

September

$112lowest

October

$119

November

$159

December

$210

Carbon Emissions

604 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,097 kWh

Where does Walker Lake’s electricity come from?

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

46%

Solar

42%

Natural Gas

8%

Hydroelectric

3%

Coal

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Walker Lake

The state of solar in Walker Lake

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$8,933

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 Walker Lake 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 Walker Lake

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

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