WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sterling
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sterling
January
$455highestFebruary
$219March
$195April
$157May
$156lowestJune
$160July
$186August
$165September
$157October
$169November
$173December
$289Carbon Emissions
842 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,373 kWh
Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Sterling's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 24%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Sterling. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.
61%
Natural Gas
24%
Nuclear
11%
Solar
3%
Coal
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
796 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,457
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sterling 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.
Dominion Energy - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service (Demand Time-of-Use) | TOU | 5¢ to 429¢ |
| Residential Service with Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 451¢ |
| Residential Energy TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service (Time Controlled Storage Water Heating) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (EXPERIMENTAL) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
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