WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bern
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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bern
January
$434highestFebruary
$310March
$145April
$142May
$139lowestJune
$157July
$160August
$155September
$140October
$149November
$175December
$274Carbon Emissions
966 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,338 kWh
Bern's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Bern's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 18% of the energy in Bern. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Bern.
61%
Wind
20%
Coal
18%
Nuclear
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
$13,569
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bern 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.
Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
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