WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Virginia City
Nevada
Nevada
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Virginia City
January
$242highestFebruary
$228March
$181April
$134May
$132June
$130lowestJuly
$151August
$134September
$130lowestOctober
$142November
$177December
$232Carbon Emissions
756 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,201 kWh
Virginia City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Virginia City's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Virginia City. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Virginia City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Virginia City.
60%
Natural Gas
28%
Solar
7%
Coal
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
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
$9,030
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Virginia 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.
Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 50¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of Use | TOU | 10¢ to 34¢ |
| Domestic Multi-Family Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 50¢ |
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