WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lincoln

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Lincoln

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

Average monthly bill

January

$305highest

February

$215

March

$208

April

$116

May

$92

June

$85lowest

July

$95

August

$90

September

$89

October

$94

November

$190

December

$243

Carbon Emissions

1,850 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,481 kWh

Where does Lincoln’s electricity come from?

Lincoln's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Lincoln's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 35%. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Lincoln. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Lincoln.

54%

Coal

35%

Wind

6%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Lincoln

The state of solar in Lincoln

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

1,048 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$10,005

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Capital Electric Coop, Inc

Capital Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Capital Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Urban ResidentialFixed

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