WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lopez Island
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lopez Island
January
$200highestFebruary
$185March
$171April
$138May
$144June
$129July
$124lowestAugust
$131September
$131October
$159November
$160December
$173Carbon Emissions
262 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,229 kWh
Lopez Island's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Lopez Island's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Lopez Island. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Lopez Island. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Lopez Island. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Lopez Island.
58%
Hydroelectric
19%
Natural Gas
10%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Coal
1%
Solar
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
$14,398
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
16 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lopez Island 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.
Orcas Power & Light Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use Service | TOU | 5¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 16¢ |
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