WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Elko

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Elko

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

Average monthly bill

January

$340highest

February

$270

March

$229

April

$163

May

$134

June

$126lowest

July

$137

August

$132

September

$129

October

$139

November

$248

December

$280

Carbon Emissions

875 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,390 kWh

Where does Elko’s electricity come from?

Elko's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Elko's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Elko. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Elko. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Elko.

60%

Natural Gas

28%

Solar

7%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Elko

The state of solar in Elko

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$9,188

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Elko 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 Elko

Mt Wheeler Power, IncSierra Pacific Power Co

Mt Wheeler Power, Inc Rates

Mt Wheeler Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Independent Metered(Stand alone Service) ResidentialFixed
Residential Single-phaseFixed

Sierra Pacific Power Co Rates

Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Optional Domestic Service Time of UseTOU9¢ to 50¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing TOU5¢ to 16¢
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU9¢ to 34¢
Domestic ServiceFixed12¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU8¢ to 50¢
Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand PricingTOU
Domestic Multi-Family ServiceFixed12¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of UseTOU10¢ to 34¢

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