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 $137.21 nationwide average monthly residential electricity expense.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Elko County is 11.11 cents. This is about 30.63% less than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Over the past 12 months, Elko County experienced a 11.70% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
Elko County is 889th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 130,887 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
644,671 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.07 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
130,887 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
130,887 MWh
Production per Capita
2.45 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
151,028,917 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,827.2 kg
Elko, NV Electricity Overview
Elko's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 17.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.08% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.67 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. With an estimated 496 residential customers, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Elko emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 12th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 72,335,631.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 17th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elko
Elko residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elko, Nevada
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.98 | 142.44 | 12,311,234.77 | 2,090,764,593 |
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Spring Creek CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Spring Creek CDP's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 17.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.08% higher than Nevada's average rate of 16.67 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in the state. With an estimated 1,484 residential customers, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Spring Creek CDP emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 71st highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 53,835,787.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 20th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spring Creek CDP
Spring Creek CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spring Creek CDP, Nevada
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.98 | 142.44 | 12,311,234.77 | 2,090,764,593 |
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West Wendover, NV Electricity Overview
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 $146.13.
West Wendover emits 3,547.43 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 12th highest polluting city out of 133 cities in Nevada based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 16,023,738.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 35th highest for total pollution in Nevada. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Wendover
West Wendover residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Wendover, Nevada
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Wells Rural Electric Company | BUNDLED | 9.86 | 113.53 | 62,501 | 6,161,000 |
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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 |
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Tuscarora Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Elko County | NV | Geothermal | 130,887 |
Elko County, Nevada Details
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.
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 |
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1 | NV Energy | 74,160 |
2 | Wells Rural Electric Company | 4,758 |
3 | Raft River Rural Electric Coop | 1,848 |
4 | Mount Wheeler Power | 530 |
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.