Lyon County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lyon County, Nevada Electricity Overview

Lyon County ranks 7th in Nevada out of 17 counties in solar power generation, with 30,511 megawatt hours generated from solar.

The county is ranked as the 854th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity generation, generating 615,054 megawatt hours.

Lyon County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel type usage for electricity production. The county has accomplished a 0.43% reduction in the burning of these fuels in their power plants over the course of the previous year.

Lyon County produces 88.54% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 9.38 megawatt hours per resident and places Lyon County as the 4th highest county out of 17 counties in the state for non-renewable production per capita each year.

Lyon County is the 831st highest polluting county in the nation when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 6,723.39 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

Lyon County ranks 365th in the nation out of 3221 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.53 megawatt hours produced per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    739,782 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    615,054 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    70,496 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    544,558 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    390,151,651 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,723.39 kg

Fernley, NV Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Fernley is around 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.26% higher than Nevada's average rate of 14.06 cents, which ranks the city 36th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in Nevada. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Fernley average is 6.65% lower at $128.31 per month. Selling an estimated 75,001.62 megawatt hours a year, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

The consumption of electricity in Fernley accounts for 88,695,379.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 16th highest in the state out of 133 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 3,969.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Fernley is the 35th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fernley

Fernley residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.107/kWh$214.80/mo.$67.88/mo.
36th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fernley
33rd$128.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fernley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fernley, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NV EnergyBUNDLED14.23128.3113,077,6361,861,514,627

Zips with electric coverage in Fernley, Nevada include: 89406, 89408, 89429

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Dayton CDP, NV Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Dayton CDP is around 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.26% higher than Nevada's average rate of 14.06 cents, which ranks the city 36th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in Nevada. The city's hydroelectric dams and other facilities generate 20,845 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity. NV Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

The consumption of electricity in Dayton CDP accounts for 53,197,795.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 21st highest in the state out of 133 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,538.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 123rd ranked city in the state for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Dayton CDP. Dayton CDP has the 4th highest power generation plants of any city in Nevada, with 2 total power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dayton CDP

Dayton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.107/kWh$214.80/mo.$67.88/mo.
36th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dayton CDP
33rd$128.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dayton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dayton CDP, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NV EnergyBUNDLED14.23128.3113,077,6361,861,514,627

Silver Springs CDP, NV Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Silver Springs CDP is around 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.26% higher than Nevada's average rate of 14.06 cents, which ranks the city 36th best for average electricity rate out of 133 cities in Nevada. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.45, while the Silver Springs CDP average is 6.65% lower at $128.31 per month. Selling an estimated 44,947.07 megawatt hours a year, NV Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

The consumption of electricity in Silver Springs CDP accounts for 18,594,152.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 33rd highest in the state out of 133 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 3,969.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Silver Springs CDP is the 35th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Silver Springs CDP

Silver Springs CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.107/kWh$214.80/mo.$67.88/mo.
36th14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Silver Springs CDP
33rd$128.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Silver Springs CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Silver Springs CDP, Nevada

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NV EnergyBUNDLED14.23128.3113,077,6361,861,514,627

Electricity Production in Lyon County, Nevada

Power Plants in Lyon County, Nevada

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fort ChurchillNV Energy (100.00%)
Lyon County NV Natural Gas 544,558351,312,859.94645.139/2028
Ft. Churchill PVNV Energy (100.00%)
Lyon County NV Solar 30,511
Whitegrass No. 1Open Mountain Energy LLC. (100.00%)
Lyon County NV Geothermal 19,140
FleishTruckee Meadows Water Authority (100.00%)
Dayton CDP NV Conventional Hydroelectric 17,590
WashoeTruckee Meadows Water Authority (100.00%)
Dayton CDP NV Conventional Hydroelectric 3,255

Lyon County, Nevada Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 749th worst ranked county in the country, Lyon County emits 390,151,651.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 831st worst in pollution per person in the county, averaging 6,723.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The top fuel source used in Lyon County is Natural Gas. They generate 88.54% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Solar and Conventional Hydroelectric are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Solar makes up 4.96% of electricity production and Conventional Hydroelectric accounts for 3.39% of total production in the county. Lyon County has 5 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 524th highest amount of plants within a single county.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
88.54%
SOLAR
Solar
4.96%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
3.39%
GEOTHERMAL
Geothermal
3.11%

Lyon County, Nevada Net Metering

Lyon County is home to one electric company. Fortunately for citizens in the county who are interested in having their own solar panels, the sole supplier in town allows for net metering. Citizens of Nevada have favorable net metering laws and regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The one company in Lyon County who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 3.17%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.45%, Lyon County is ranked as the 419th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Lyon County, Nevada

Providers In Each City in Lyon County:

  • Fernley, Nevada:
    • NV Energy: 100.00%
  • Yerington, Nevada:
    • NV Energy: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lyon County, Nevada?

The largest electricity provider in Lyon County, Nevada by megawatt hours sold is NV Energy.

How many power plants are in Lyon County, Nevada?

Lyon County, Nevada has 5 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lyon County, Nevada?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NV Energy54,246

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-09-27