Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Overview
As the 8th highest generator of electricity out of 17 counties in the state, Washoe County generates 1,195,105 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
Citizens of Washoe County pay about 0.53% less than the $138.02 national average monthly residential electricity bill.
Residents of Washoe County are paying, on average, 4.43% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average price, at 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
On average, Washoe County citizens are accountable for 2,870.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the Nevada average pollution per capita is 3,583.54.
Washoe County is 162nd in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 1,211,931 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
Washoe County ranks 25th out of 3230 counties in the nation in megawatt hours produced from solar power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,003,006 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,195,105 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,211,931 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-16,826 MWh
Production per Capita
2.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,425,715,980 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,870.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Reno
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Reno Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.15¢ per kWh
- 0.95% lower than last month
- 6.77% lower than April last year
- 3.41% higher than the Nevada average
- 1.44% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 21,699th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,344 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,954 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.84¢ per kWh
- 0.61% lower than last month
- 8.98% higher than April last year
- 1.79% higher than the Nevada average
- 4.42% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 23,507th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 146 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,374 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$95.85 per month
- 3.09% higher than last month
- 11.1% lower than April last year
- 6.15% lower than the Nevada average
- 14.99% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 8,538th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,921 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,833 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.44 per month
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 1.79% higher than April last year
- 2.48% lower than the Nevada average
- 1% higher than the US average
- 120th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 16,624th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 676 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,775 since April last year
Reno, NV Electricity Overview
Reno's residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. The city has an average of 0.94 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 98.69 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage. The city is the 8th highest generating city in the state out of 133 cities, averaging 0.91 megawatt hours produced per customer in the city each year.
Reno is home to 3 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a city in Nevada. As the 4th worst ranked city out of 133 cities in the state, the city releases 906,418,596.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 121st highest in Nevada for emissions per resident from electricity use, with an average of 3,314.79 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Reno's power plants primarily use Geothermal, which makes up 100.00% (or 247,831 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reno
Reno residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Reno, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
Zips with electric coverage in Reno, Nevada include: 89502, 89506, 89431, 89521, 89509, 89523, 89503, 89511, 89512, 89433, 89508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Sparks, NV Electricity Overview
Sparks' residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. The city has an average of 0.94 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 98.69 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Sparks has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,583.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 391,419,785.2 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparks
Sparks residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparks, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sparks, Nevada include: 89436, 89502, 89431, 89512, 89434, 89433, 89441, 89442
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Sun Valley CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Sun Valley CDP's residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. The city has an average of 0.94 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 98.69 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Sun Valley CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,583.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 81,066,937.49 kilograms, which is the 15th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Valley CDP
Sun Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
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Electricity Production in Washoe County, Nevada
Power Plants in Washoe County, Nevada
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dodge FlatDodge Flat Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 521,438 | ||||
Fish SpringsFish Springs Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 238,681 | ||||
Richard Burdette GeothermalOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 110,131 | ||||
Turquoise Nevada, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 104,196 | ||||
Galena 3 Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 92,097 | ||||
San EmidioUSG Nevada LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Geothermal | 82,959 | ||||
Steamboat IIISteamboat Development Corp (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 45,603 |
Washoe County, Nevada Details
Electricity consumption in Washoe County results in the release of 1,425,715,980.06 kilograms of CO2 pollution each year, which is 230th highest in the country out of 3230 counties and 2nd highest in Nevada out of 17 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 2,870.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Washoe County as the 11th highest polluting county in the state. The county has 7 electricity plants, which is 2nd highest in the state.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washoe County, Nevada?
By total revenue, NV Energy is the largest electricity provider in Washoe County, Nevada.
How many power plants are within Washoe County, Nevada?
Washoe County, Nevada has 7 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Washoe County, Nevada?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Energy | 109,457 |
