WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Silver City

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Silver City

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

Average monthly bill

January

$270highest

February

$159

March

$146

April

$121

May

$113

June

$110lowest

July

$129

August

$113

September

$112

October

$118

November

$160

December

$201

Carbon Emissions

600 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,090 kWh

Where does Silver City’s electricity come from?

Silver City's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Silver City's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 42%. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Silver City. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Silver City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Silver City.

46%

Solar

42%

Natural Gas

8%

Hydroelectric

3%

Coal

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Silver City

The state of solar in Silver City

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

$8,808

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 Silver City 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 Silver City

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
Domestic ServiceFixed11¢
Optional Domestic Service Time of UseTOU9¢ to 49¢
Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand PricingTOU
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing TOU5¢ to 16¢
Domestic Multi-Family ServiceFixed11¢
Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of UseTOU9¢ to 33¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU8¢ to 49¢
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USETOU9¢ to 34¢

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