Elko County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Elko County, Nevada Electricity Overview
Elko County has the 1242nd highest total electricity generation out of 3230 counties in the nation, generating 125,758 megawatt hours.
When calculating by total customers, NV Energy is the largest electricity provider in Elko County.
Elko County produces 2.35 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 13 highest county out of 17 counties in the state for production per capita.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Elko County is 11.26 cents. This is about 30.14% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Elko County emits 2,885.46 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2347th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita emissions.
Over 100.00% of Elko County's electricity production comes from sustainable sources, ranking Elko County at 10th in the state for sustainable electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
645,564 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
125,758 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
125,758 MWh
Production per Capita
2.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
154,141,154 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,885.46 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elko
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Elko Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.15¢ per kWh
- 0.95% lower than last month
- 6.77% lower than April last year
- 3.41% higher than the Nevada average
- 1.44% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 21,699th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,344 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,954 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.84¢ per kWh
- 0.61% lower than last month
- 8.98% higher than April last year
- 1.79% higher than the Nevada average
- 4.42% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 23,507th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,374 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$95.85 per month
- 3.09% higher than last month
- 11.1% lower than April last year
- 6.15% lower than the Nevada average
- 14.99% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 8,538th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,921 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,833 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.44 per month
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 1.79% higher than April last year
- 2.48% lower than the Nevada average
- 1% higher than the US average
- 120th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 16,624th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 676 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,775 since April last year
Elko, NV Electricity Overview
Elko's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.79% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.54 cents, ranking the city at 129th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. NV Energy has an estimated 553 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Elko emits 3,583.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 107th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 73,072,050.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 17th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elko
Elko residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elko, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
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Spring Creek CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Spring Creek CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.79% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.54 cents, ranking the city at 129th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. NV Energy has an estimated 1,655 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Spring Creek CDP emits 3,583.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 5th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 54,383,867.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 20th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spring Creek CDP
Spring Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spring Creek CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
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West Wendover, NV Electricity Overview
West Wendover's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.55 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 36.21% lower than Nevada's average rate of 16.54 cents, ranking the city at 19th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. Wells Rural Electric Company sells an estimated 580.18 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $106.7 per month, while the Nevada average is $142.04.
West Wendover emits 3,583.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 47th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 16,186,869.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 35th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Wendover
West Wendover residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Wendover, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Rural Electric Company | BUNDLED | 10.14 | 106.72 | 57,249 | 5,805,000 |
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Electricity Production in Elko County, Nevada
Power Plants in Elko County, Nevada
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuscarora Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Elko County | NV | Geothermal | 125,758 |
Elko County, Nevada Details
Elko County emits 2,885.46 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 10th worst polluting county out of 17 counties in the state and 2347th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 154,141,154.03 kilograms, which is the 1397th highest total amount of emissions for any county in the nation. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Elko County's fuel of choice is Geothermal, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Elko County:
- Carlin, Nevada:
- NV Energy: 33.55%
- Wells Rural Electric Company: 66.45%
- Elko, Nevada:
- NV Energy: 100.00%
- Wells, Nevada:
- Wells Rural Electric Company: 100.00%
- West Wendover, Nevada:
- Wells Rural Electric Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Elko County, Nevada?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Energy | 82,679 |
| 2 | Wells Rural Electric Company | 4,900 |
| 3 | Raft River Rural Electric Coop | 1,685 |
| 4 | Mount Wheeler Power | 540 |
How many power plants are located within Elko County, Nevada?
There is one power plant located in Elko County, Nevada
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Elko County, Nevada?
By total megawatt hours sold, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Elko County, Nevada.
How many electric companies offer service in Elko County, Nevada?
There are 4 electricity providers operating in Elko County, Nevada.
