Elko County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Elko County, Nevada Electricity Overview
Elko County averages 2.49 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 10th highest in the state out of 17.
Elko County uses 409.54% more electricity than it generates.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation has dropped by 2.71% in the county during the previous year.
Elko County is the 10th highest producing county in the state out of 17 counties when considering megawatt hours generated using sustainable fuel sources.
Elko County is the 13th highest generator of electricity in the state out of 17 counties, producing 133,908 megawatt hours.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 14.46 cents, while residents of Elko County benefit from an average rate that is 28.48% less at 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
682,315 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
133,908 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
133,908 MWh
Production per Capita
2.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
176,006,995 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,277.48 kg
Elko, NV Electricity Overview
Elko's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.50% more than Nevada's average rate of 12.65 cents. This ranks the city 36th out of 133 cities in the state for best average electricity price. NV Energy sells an estimated 10,637.55 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 $113.3 per month, while the Nevada average is $117.51.
Elko emits 4,077.76 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 6th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 83,855,005.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 17th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elko
Elko residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elko, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 113.3 | 12,824,949 | 1,631,071,131 |
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Spring Creek CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Spring Creek CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.50% more than Nevada's average rate of 12.65 cents. This ranks the city 36th out of 133 cities in the state for best average electricity price. NV Energy sells an estimated 31,835.09 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 $113.3 per month, while the Nevada average is $117.51.
Spring Creek CDP emits 4,077.76 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 6th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 61,031,796.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 20th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spring Creek CDP
Spring Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spring Creek CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 12.72 | 113.3 | 12,824,949 | 1,631,071,131 |
West Wendover, NV Electricity Overview
West Wendover's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.07 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 20.45% lower than Nevada's average rate of 12.65 cents, ranking the city at 25th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. Wells Rural Electric Company sells an estimated 634.11 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 $107.57 per month, while the Nevada average is $117.51.
West Wendover emits 4,077.76 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 47th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 18,398,841.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 34th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Wendover
West Wendover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Wendover, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Rural Electric Company | BUNDLED | 10.07 | 107.57 | 57,811 | 5,820,000 |
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 | 133,908 |
Elko County, Nevada Details
Elko County emits 3,277.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 11th worst polluting county out of 17 counties in the state and 2294th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 176,006,994.88 kilograms, which is the 1304th 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:
- Wells Rural Electric Company: 100.00%
- 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 | 72,997 |
| 2 | Wells Rural Electric Company | 4,746 |
| 3 | Raft River Rural Electric Coop | 1,820 |
| 4 | Mount Wheeler Power | 527 |
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.
