WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

Nebraska

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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

$344highest

February

$273

March

$120

April

$113

May

$111lowest

June

$120

July

$127

August

$123

September

$111lowest

October

$118

November

$143

December

$235

Carbon Emissions

941 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,373 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

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

44%

Wind

31%

Coal

20%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

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.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,614

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 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

Nebraska Public Power District

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