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

$354highest

February

$185

March

$166

April

$142

May

$137

June

$141

July

$170

August

$141

September

$135lowest

October

$147

November

$188

December

$264

Carbon Emissions

686 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,246 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 45% of Fernley's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 40%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Fernley. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Fernley. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Fernley.

45%

Natural Gas

40%

Solar

7%

Coal

7%

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

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

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