WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Minden

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Minden

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

Average monthly bill

January

$422highest

February

$345

March

$344

April

$224

May

$182

June

$139lowest

July

$144

August

$145

September

$144

October

$155

November

$274

December

$319

Carbon Emissions

1,067 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,695 kWh

Where does Minden’s electricity come from?

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

60%

Natural Gas

28%

Solar

7%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Minden

The state of solar in Minden

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

1,883 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,617

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 Minden 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 Minden

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

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