Electricity Rates in Nevada

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Nevada

Population
3,177,772
Total Production
42,749,699 MWh / 13.45 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
38,340,403 MWh / 12.07 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
15,623,720 MWh / 4.92 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
11,361,485,401 kg / 3,575.3 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
27,169,704 MWh / 8.55 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nevada

Nevada residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

36^th16.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Nevada

38^th$145.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nevada Residents

Nevada Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Nevada's Electricity Prices and Usage

Residents of Nevada are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than most people in the United States, with an average state electricity rate of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents. This makes Nevada the 36th lowest priced state in the United States based on average electricity rate. The state is home to 10 electricity providers, but customers are most often faced with only one or two supplier choices because Nevada has a regulated electricity market. Residents living in the state consume 89.69% of the electricity that the state's power plants produce its power plants, while the additional 10.31% generated can be exported or stored. Selling 28,760,269.49 megawatt hours, NV Energy is the largest vendor in the state. The state is the 38th worst polluting state in the United State when considering total CO2 output, with over 11,361,485,401.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity use. With annual generation of 42,749,698.6 megawatt hours, Nevada is the 33rd largest generator of electricity in the United States.

Residential Electricity Providers in Nevada

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
NV Energy	BUNDLED	16.97	140.69	12,196,016.42	2,070,244,588	19,604,320.98
Overton Power District No 5	BUNDLED	10.53	127.57	213,897	22,524,000
Boulder City Utilities	BUNDLED	10.15	112.4	94,626.02	9,608,009
Mount Wheeler Power	BUNDLED	8.14	115.52	88,115.19	7,172,964
Wells Rural Electric Company	BUNDLED	9.92	112.06	61,365	6,088,000
City of Fallon Utilities	BUNDLED	14.67	75.16	26,082.23	3,826,770.96
Raft River Rural Electric Coop	BUNDLED	9.97	93.33	17,260.93	1,720,832
Lincoln County Power District	BUNDLED	9.61	87.3	16,205.84	1,556,695.04
Harney Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.60	168.57	14,519.15	1,248,109.87
Alamo Power District No 3	BUNDLED	14.40	163.03	8,315.26	1,197,327.17

Commercial Electricity Providers in Nevada

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
NV Energy	BUNDLED	13.43	539.73	7,863,823.05	1,056,405,735	19,604,320.98
Colorado River Commission	BUNDLED	1.50	204,676.04	327,522	4,912,225
Overton Power District No 5	BUNDLED	9.65	342.12	119,825	11,561,000
Wells Rural Electric Company	BUNDLED	9.23	406.44	50,176	4,629,000
Boulder City Utilities	BUNDLED	11.62	456.43	49,646.87	5,766,959
City of Fallon Utilities	BUNDLED	12.21	587.17	46,912.01	5,728,394.54
Mount Wheeler Power	BUNDLED	9.22	189.13	42,606.67	3,928,316
Raft River Rural Electric Coop	BUNDLED	6.63	597.2	28,534.7	1,893,129
Lincoln County Power District	BUNDLED	7.53	302.27	20,801.37	1,566,975.11
Harney Electric Cooperative	BUNDLED	8.87	298.58	9,371.24	831,240.17

Power Plants in Nevada

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)	Closing Date
Chuck Lenzie Generating StationNV Energy (100.00%)	Clark County	Natural Gas	6,973,066	2,642,037,379.52	378.89
TracyNV Energy (100.00%)	Storey County	Natural Gas	3,896,925	1,660,832,386.5	426.19
SilverhawkNV Energy (100.00%)	Clark County	Natural Gas	2,684,479	1,017,018,158.38	378.85
Apex Generating StationLos Angeles Department of Water & Power (100.00%)	Clark County	Natural Gas	2,338,674	912,865,251.76	390.33
Higgins Generating StationNV Energy (100.00%)	Clark County	Natural Gas	2,193,375	889,533,973.86	405.55
Desert Star Energy CenterDesert Star Energy Center SDG&E (100.00%)	Boulder City	Natural Gas	1,840,869	733,057,540.04	398.21	4/2027
Harry AllenNV Energy (100.00%)	Clark County	Natural Gas	1,784,334.48	743,372,138.74	416.61
Hoover Dam (AZ)US Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)		Conventional Hydroelectric	1,465,273
Hoover Dam (NV)US Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%)	Boulder City	Conventional Hydroelectric	1,232,426
TS Power PlantNevada Gold Energy, LLC (100.00%)	Eureka County	Coal	1,118,358.99	1,104,327,395.37	987.45

Quick Facts

2,132,135.79 megawatt hours are generated from coal in the state of Nevada. With 3,177,772 residents, this is 0.67 megawatt hours per person.

Nevada is ranked as the 33rd highest electricity consuming state with consumption totaling over 38,300,000 megawatt hours.

Nevada is 5th in the United States in solar power production, with 9,744,355.01 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.

With a population of 3,177,772 residents, Nevada is the 33rd largest state in the United States.

Nevada generates 4.92 megawatt hours per citizen of the state from renewable fuel types. This makes Nevada the 14th highest state for renewable production per capita in the country.

During the previous 12 months Nevada has experienced a 20.80% decrease in coal usage, going from a previous total of 2,692,112.97 megawatt hours produced from coal to 2,132,135.79 megawatt hours.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Carson City	57,957	2		16.97	$140.69/mo
Churchill County	25,077	3	13	16.97	$140.64/mo
Clark County	2,322,985	5	53	14.68	$135.94/mo
Douglas County	49,158	2		16.97	$140.69/mo
Elko County	53,420	5	1	11.12	$113.41/mo
Esmeralda County	987	2		16.97	$140.69/mo
Eureka County	1,603	4	1	11.24	$121.85/mo
Humboldt County	17,218	3	3	12.30	$156.26/mo
Lander County	5,729	2	3	16.97	$140.69/mo
Lincoln County	4,600	3		9.83	$90.80/mo
Lyon County	58,029	2	5	16.97	$140.69/mo
Mineral County	4,552	2	3	16.97	$140.69/mo
Nye County	50,096	3	3	14.51	$133.67/mo
Pershing County	6,668	2	2	16.97	$140.69/mo
Storey County	4,047	2	5	16.97	$140.69/mo
Washoe County	496,745	2	11	16.97	$140.69/mo
White Pine County	9,192	2	1	8.16	$115.48/mo

When considering electricity production, Nevada's primary fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 25,001,505.43 megawatt hours, or 58.48% of production in the state. Solar and Geothermal account for 22.79% and 9.96% of electricity production, respectively. Electricity consumption in the state results in the release of 11,361,485,401.19 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 38th highest amount in the US. Averaging 3,575.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the state ranks 36th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Nevada has the 35th most electricity producing plants of any state in the United States, with 104 total power plants. This translates to the 29th most power plants per person in the US.

NATURAL GAS

58.48%

SOLAR

22.79%

GEOTHERMAL

9.96%

COAL

4.99%

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC

3.02%

OTHER

0.85%

Of the 10 electric companies in Nevada, 7 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has some of the best net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Nevada is 2.21%. This includes data from 5 providers, including NV Energy, Overton Power District No 5, and Boulder City Utilities. With a United States average of 2.87%, Nevada is ranked as the 10th best state in the US.

States that want to support personal solar can do so by enacting rebates for solar purchases and tax incentives. Nevada offers a credit that is $1000 or less or there is no state tax. Offering no rebates for solar installs, the state currently is dropping the ball for its citizens who want to install private solar panels. There are currently no property tax exemptions for residents in Nevada who wish to purchase private solar panels. Consumers in the state do not have access to a sales tax exemption when purchasing private solar.

Policies enforced at the state level determine whether customers in a state can afford to install personal solar systems or find electric plans that are based on renewable fuel sources. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity production. These stipulations are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The state of Nevada has taken great initiative to create an RPS plan of action that requires at least 25% of electricity output to come from renewable energy sources.

Learn about going solar in Nevada, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Nevada

What electricity companies are in Nevada?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	NV Energy	1,392,441
2	Overton Power District No 5	17,580
3	Boulder City Utilities	8,182
4	Mount Wheeler Power	7,375
5	Wells Rural Electric Company	5,641
6	City of Fallon Utilities	5,059
7	Lincoln County Power District	2,042
8	Raft River Rural Electric Coop	1,852
9	Harney Electric Cooperative	1,372
10	Alamo Power District No 3	744

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Nevada?

By total revenue, NV Energy is the largest electricity company in Nevada.

What is the average electric bill in Nevada?

In 2024, Nevada has an average electric bill of $145.

Does Nevada have a deregulated electricity market?

No, Nevada has a regulated electricity market where consumers often have only a single provider choice for their electricity needs.

Where does Nevada get its electricity?

Natural Gas is the fuel used for electricity generation in Nevada, making up 58.48% of production. The second and third most used fuels are Solar and Geothermal, which make up 22.79% and 9.96% of total production respectively.

What is a good electricity rate in Nevada?

A good electricity rate in Nevada would be somewhere below the state average of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour. Anything below that amount would be better than most other rates in the state. Currently, the varying rates in the state range from 8.14 cents per kilowatt hour up to 16.97 cents per kilowatt hour.

How many power plants are located in Nevada?

There are 104 active electricity plants located in Nevada.

How many electric companies offer service in Nevada?

There are 10 electricity suppliers serving customers in Nevada.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Nevada?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Mount Wheeler Power	8.14	7,375
2	Harney Electric Cooperative	8.60	1,372
3	Lincoln County Power District	9.61	2,042
4	Wells Rural Electric Company	9.92	5,641
5	Raft River Rural Electric Coop	9.97	1,852
6	Boulder City Utilities	10.15	8,182
7	Overton Power District No 5	10.53	17,580
8	Alamo Power District No 3	14.40	744
9	City of Fallon Utilities	14.67	5,059
10	NV Energy	16.97	1,392,441

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope

Published: 2024-03-29