WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Austin
Nevada
Nevada
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Austin
January
$291highestFebruary
$223March
$173April
$131May
$121June
$118lowestJuly
$142August
$122September
$120October
$127November
$211December
$226Carbon Emissions
730 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,161 kWh
Austin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Austin's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Austin. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Austin. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Austin.
51%
Natural Gas
35%
Solar
8%
Coal
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
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
$8,539
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Austin 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.
Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Domestic Multi-Family Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of Use | TOU | 10¢ to 34¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 50¢ |
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