WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Fernley

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Fernley

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

Average monthly bill

January

$273highest

February

$225

March

$173

April

$138

May

$136

June

$140

July

$169

August

$140

September

$134lowest

October

$146

November

$186

December

$262

Carbon Emissions

773 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,228 kWh

Where does Fernley’s electricity come from?

Fernley's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of Fernley's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 35%. Coal provides 8% of the energy in Fernley. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Fernley. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Fernley.

51%

Natural Gas

35%

Solar

8%

Coal

5%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Fernley

The state of solar in Fernley

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

$9,699

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Fernley 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 Fernley

Sierra Pacific Power Co

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

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