WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Tonopah

Nevada

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The State of Electricity in Tonopah

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

Average monthly bill

January

$290highest

February

$190

March

$163

April

$131

May

$122

June

$119lowest

July

$144

August

$123

September

$121

October

$128

November

$212

December

$228

Carbon Emissions

623 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,133 kWh

Where does Tonopah’s electricity come from?

Tonopah's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Tonopah's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 40%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Tonopah. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Tonopah. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Tonopah.

45%

Natural Gas

40%

Solar

7%

Coal

7%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Tonopah

The state of solar in Tonopah

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

$8,638

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 Tonopah 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 Tonopah

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

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