WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Shaniko
Oregon
Oregon
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Shaniko
January
$310highestFebruary
$239March
$166April
$147May
$132June
$122lowestJuly
$140August
$131September
$128October
$141November
$182December
$242Carbon Emissions
279 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,124 kWh
Shaniko's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Shaniko's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Wind provides 18% of the energy in Shaniko. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Shaniko.
53%
Hydroelectric
22%
Natural Gas
18%
Wind
7%
Solar
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
$12,853
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Shaniko 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.
Wasco Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate 12- Low Use Accounts | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Low Use Accounts | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate 10- Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Rate 11- Farm | Fixed | 8¢ |
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