Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Washoe County, NV is $121.47
- The average electricity rate in Washoe County, NV is 14.07¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washoe County, NV
The average residential electric bill in Washoe County, NV is $121.47 per month. Washoe County, NV is the 4th most expensive county in Nevada for electricity.
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Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Overview
As the 7th highest generator of electricity out of 17 counties in the state, Washoe County generates 883,370 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
At $121.47, the average Washoe County monthly residential electric bill is 17.46% lower than the nationwide average bill.
Residents of Washoe County are paying, on average, 15.90% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 14.07 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
On average, Washoe County citizens are accountable for 3,068.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the Nevada average pollution per capita is 3,574.42.
Washoe County is 199th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 890,752 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
Washoe County ranks 41st out of 3221 counties in the nation in megawatt hours produced from solar power.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,385,594 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.85 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
883,370 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
890,752 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-7,382 MWh
Production per Capita
1.78 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,524,016,339 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,068.01 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Reno
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Rates and Production Categories
Reno Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.33¢ per kWh
- 4.29% higher than last month
- 11.68% lower than November last year
- 0.37% higher than the Nevada average
- 10.02% lower than the US average
- 123rd in the state out of 132 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
- 14,266th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,176 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,036 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.64¢ per kWh
- 1.07% lower than last month
- 8.26% lower than November last year
- 3.92% higher than the Nevada average
- 5.19% lower than the US average
- 123rd in the state out of 132 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
- 16,139th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,349 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,700 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$85.33 per month
- 26.39% lower than last month
- 15.99% lower than November last year
- 7.34% lower than the Nevada average
- 27.83% lower than the US average
- 53rd in the state out of 132 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 33 since November last year
- 3,039th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11,769 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,729 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$134.73 per month
- 0.99% lower than last month
- 5.36% lower than November last year
- 3.38% lower than the Nevada average
- 5.28% lower than the US average
- 89th in the state out of 132 cities
- The state rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 31 since November last year
- 13,809th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 687 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,770 since November last year
Reno, NV Electricity Overview
Reno's residents spend, on average, 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.11% more than Nevada's average price of 14.20 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.93 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 100.68 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. NV Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The electricity sold in Reno has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,560.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 973,626,334.49 kilograms, which is the 4th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reno
Reno residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Reno, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 128.31 | 13,294,810.74 | 1,932,269,845 |
Zips with electric coverage in Reno, Nevada include: 89502, 89506, 89431, 89521, 89509, 89523, 89503, 89511, 89512, 89433, 89508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Sparks, NV Electricity Overview
Sparks' residents spend, on average, 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.11% more than Nevada's average price of 14.20 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.93 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 100.68 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. NV Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The electricity sold in Sparks has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,560.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 388,910,039.74 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparks
Sparks residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparks, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 128.31 | 13,294,810.74 | 1,932,269,845 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sparks, Nevada include: 89436, 89502, 89431, 89512, 89434, 89433, 89441, 89442
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Sun Valley CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Sun Valley CDP's residents spend, on average, 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.11% more than Nevada's average price of 14.20 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 0.93 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 100.68 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. NV Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The electricity sold in Sun Valley CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,560.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 80,547,144.2 kilograms, which is the 15th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Valley CDP
Sun Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 14.53 | 128.31 | 13,294,810.74 | 1,932,269,845 |
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Washoe County, Nevada Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Washoe County, Nevada
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dodge FlatDodge Flat Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 555,762 | 8 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Fish SpringsFish Springs Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 218,769 | 19 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Turquoise Nevada, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 108,839 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
Washoe County, Nevada Production Fuel Makeup
Washoe County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is the 3rd highest number of plants within a county in Nevada. The county is the 2nd worst ranked county in Nevada out of 17 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 1,524,016,339.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 12th highest in Nevada for emissions per resident. In Washoe County, Solar is 100.84% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Washoe County, Nevada?
Washoe County, Nevada is home to 2 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washoe County, Nevada?
The largest electricity company in Washoe County, Nevada by total customer count is NV Energy.
How many power plants are located within Washoe County, Nevada?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Washoe County, Nevada
What electricity companies offer service in Washoe County, Nevada?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Energy | 93,870 |
| 2 | Surprise Valley Electric | 15 |
