WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Chester
Nebraska
Nebraska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chester
January
$253highestFebruary
$130March
$122April
$94lowestMay
$94lowestJune
$106July
$115August
$106September
$94lowestOctober
$98November
$122December
$162Carbon Emissions
1,054 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,140 kWh
Chester's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Chester's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Chester. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Chester. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Chester. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Chester.
47%
Coal
32%
Wind
16%
Nuclear
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Natural Gas
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
$12,099
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Chester 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.
Chester Municipal Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential- All Electric | Fixed | 6¢ to 20¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 8¢ to 20¢ |
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