WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Chester

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Chester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$278highest

February

$211

March

$112

April

$105

May

$101lowest

June

$114

July

$123

August

$115

September

$101lowest

October

$106

November

$131

December

$175

Carbon Emissions

809 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,181 kWh

Where does Chester’s electricity come from?

Chester's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Chester's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Chester. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Chester. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Chester.

44%

Wind

31%

Coal

20%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Chester

The state of solar in Chester

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Chester

Chester Municipal Power

Chester Municipal Power Rates

Chester Municipal Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential- All ElectricFixed6¢ to 20¢
ResidentialFixed8¢ to 20¢

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