WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Washoe Valley

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Washoe Valley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$435highest

February

$356

March

$355

April

$231

May

$188

June

$143lowest

July

$148

August

$150

September

$148

October

$160

November

$283

December

$329

Carbon Emissions

1,067 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,695 kWh

Where does Washoe Valley’s electricity come from?

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

51%

Natural Gas

35%

Solar

8%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Washoe Valley

The state of solar in Washoe Valley

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

$8,468

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

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