Elko County, NV: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Elko County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Elko County, Nevada Electricity Overview

Elko County has the 1312th highest total electricity generation out of 3230 counties in the nation, generating 130,887 megawatt hours.

Elko County has a population of 53,420 citizens.

Citizens of Elko County pay roughly 16.80% less than the $137.21 nationwide average monthly residential electricity expense.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Elko County is 11.11 cents. This is about 30.63% less than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Over the past 12 months, Elko County experienced a 11.70% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Elko County is 889th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 130,887 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    644,671 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    130,887 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    130,887 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.45 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    151,028,917 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,827.2 kg

Elko, NV Electricity Overview

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Elko's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 17.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.08% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.67 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. With an estimated 496 residential customers, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Elko emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 12th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 72,335,631.41 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 September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.107/kWh$273.09/mo.$67.88/mo.
37th17.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elko
34th$141.73Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED16.98142.4412,311,234.772,090,764,593

Spring Creek CDP, NV Electricity Overview

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Spring Creek CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 17.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.08% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.67 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. With an estimated 1,484 residential customers, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Spring Creek CDP emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 71st highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 53,835,787.47 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 September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.107/kWh$273.09/mo.$67.88/mo.
37th17.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spring Creek CDP
34th$141.73Average 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 EnergyBUNDLED16.98142.4412,311,234.772,090,764,593

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West Wendover, NV Electricity Overview

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West Wendover's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 9.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 40.61% lower than Nevada's average rate of 16.67 cents, ranking the city at 21st best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. Wells Rural Electric Company sells an estimated 569.51 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 $112.6 per month, while the Nevada average is $146.13.

West Wendover emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 12th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 16,023,738.27 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.055/kWh$172.73/mo.$51.63/mo.
21st9.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Wendover
16th$112.6Average 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 CompanyBUNDLED9.86113.5362,5016,161,000

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Electricity Production in Elko County, Nevada

Power Plants in Elko County, Nevada

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tuscarora Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%)
Elko County NV Geothermal 130,887

Elko County, Nevada Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Elko County emits 2,827.2 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 2322nd out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 151,028,916.58 kilograms, which is the 1401st 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
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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 3.57%. With a state average energy loss of 2.21%, Elko County is the 14th best county in Nevada for energy loss efficiency.

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NV Energy74,160
2Wells Rural Electric Company4,758
3Raft River Rural Electric Coop1,848
4Mount Wheeler Power530

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06