Elko County, NV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Elko County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Elko County, NV is $109.10
  • The average electricity rate in Elko County, NV is 10.98¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Elko County, NV

The average residential electric bill in Elko County, NV is $109.10 per month. Elko County, NV is the most expensive county in Nevada for electricity.

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Elko County, Nevada Electricity Overview

Elko County has the 1358th highest total electricity generation out of 3221 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 10.98 cents. This is about 32.85% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.35 cents per kilowatt hour.

Elko County emits 2,952.47 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2294th 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 11th in the state for sustainable electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    668,648 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.52 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    125,758 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    125,758 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    157,720,924 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,952.47 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elko

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Elko Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

16.6¢ per kWh

  • 3.21% lower than last month
  • 7.62% lower than May last year
  • 2.6% higher than the Nevada average
  • 0.71% higher than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 132 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since May last year
  • 19,596th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,863 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,590 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.72¢ per kWh

  • 0.68% lower than last month
  • 5.85% higher than May last year
  • 1.72% higher than the Nevada average
  • 3.57% higher than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 132 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since May last year
  • 22,702nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 595 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,812 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$128.08 per month

  • 33.63% higher than last month
  • 10.76% lower than May last year
  • 3.56% lower than the Nevada average
  • 3.11% higher than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 132 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since May last year
  • 20,077th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,287 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,608 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$136.15 per month

  • 0.94% lower than last month
  • 1% lower than May last year
  • 2.56% lower than the Nevada average
  • 0.42% lower than the US average
  • 126th in the state out of 132 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since May last year
  • 15,692nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 539 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 263 since May last year

Elko, NV Electricity Overview

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Elko's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.72 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.42% higher than Nevada's average rate of 15.42 cents, ranking the city at 126th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. NV Energy has an estimated 557 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $136.15 per month, while the nationwide average is $141.91.

Elko emits 3,636.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 57th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 74,149,732.63 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.107/kWh$273.09/mo.$67.88/mo.
126th16.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elko
126th$136.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elko Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elko, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NV EnergyBUNDLED15.62134.9512,845,561.362,006,934,751

Spring Creek CDP, NV Electricity Overview

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Spring Creek CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 16.72 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.42% higher than Nevada's average rate of 15.42 cents, ranking the city at 126th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. NV Energy has an estimated 1,666 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $136.15 per month, while the nationwide average is $141.91.

Spring Creek CDP emits 3,636.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 7th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 55,185,932.15 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.107/kWh$273.09/mo.$67.88/mo.
126th16.72¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spring Creek CDP
126th$136.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spring Creek CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spring Creek CDP, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NV EnergyBUNDLED15.62134.9512,845,561.362,006,934,751

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West Wendover, NV Electricity Overview

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West Wendover's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 10.53 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 31.75% lower than Nevada's average rate of 15.42 cents, ranking the city at 32nd best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. Wells Rural Electric Company sells an estimated 561.82 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 $106.87 per month, while the Nevada average is $140.08.

West Wendover emits 3,636.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 108th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 16,425,596.7 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 March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.055/kWh$172.73/mo.$51.63/mo.
32nd10.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Wendover
25th$106.87Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Wendover Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Wendover, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wells Rural Electric CompanyBUNDLED10.06108.4358,7295,907,000

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Electricity Production in Elko County, Nevada

Power Plants in Elko County, Nevada

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tuscarora Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%)
Elko County NV Geothermal 125,758911

Elko County, Nevada Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Elko County emits 2,952.47 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 2294th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 157,720,923.79 kilograms, which is the 1366th 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.

GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal
100.00%

Elko County, Nevada Net Metering

Elko County has 2 out of 4 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in Nevada have highly favorable net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.81%. With a state average energy loss of 4.42%, Elko County is the 11th best county in Nevada for energy loss efficiency.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NV Energy80,423
2Wells Rural Electric Company4,896
3Raft River Rural Electric Coop1,871
4Mount Wheeler Power476

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.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-10-16