WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

Alaska

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The State of Electricity in Sterling

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

Average monthly bill

January

$680

February

$675

March

$616

April

$430

May

$348

June

$250lowest

July

$271

August

$270

September

$320

October

$434

November

$694highest

December

$632

Carbon Emissions

1,794 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,889 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Coal, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Sterling's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 27%. Petroleum provides 16% of the energy in Sterling. Coal provides 14% of the energy in Sterling. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Sterling.

40%

Natural Gas

27%

Hydroelectric

16%

Petroleum

14%

Coal

2%

Wind

Solar energy in Sterling

The state of solar in Sterling

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

$18,668

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Sterling

Homer Electric Assn Inc

Homer Electric Assn Inc Rates

Homer Electric Assn Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed25¢

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