WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
South Bend

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in South Bend

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

Average monthly bill

January

$345highest

February

$144

March

$127

April

$100lowest

May

$100lowest

June

$107

July

$117

August

$109

September

$101

October

$107

November

$128

December

$218

Carbon Emissions

1,200 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,298 kWh

Where does South Bend’s electricity come from?

South Bend's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of South Bend's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in South Bend. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in South Bend. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in South Bend. Solar provides 1% of the energy in South Bend.

47%

Coal

32%

Wind

16%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in South Bend

The state of solar in South Bend

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

$13,608

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in South Bend 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 South Bend

Nebraska Public Power District

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