Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Overview
Washoe County generates 100.02% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 1.14 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Washoe County is the 9th highest polluting county in the state based on emissions per person. The county emits 3,818.3 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
At an average residential rate of 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Washoe County enjoy a 16.11% discount from the national average.
With 145,992 megawatt produced from solar power and 486,492 residents in Washoe County, the county averages 0.3 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 411th out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Washoe County ranks 2nd out of 17 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population using 6,194,499.34 megawatt hours.
With 145,992 megawatt hours generated using solar, Washoe County ranks 4th out of 17 counties in the state for solar power electricity generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,194,499 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
555,901 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
556,028 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-127 MWh
Production per Capita
1.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,857,571,671 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,818.3 kg
Reno, NV Electricity Overview
Reno's residents spend, on average, 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.10% less than Nevada's average price of 11.75 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The Nevada average monthly residential electric bill is $112.39, while the Reno average is 3.87% lower at $108.04 per month. This is the 26th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Reno is home to 4 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a city in Nevada. As the 4th worst ranked city out of 133 cities in the state, the city releases 1,002,308,938.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 130th highest in Nevada for emissions per resident from electricity use, with an average of 3,794.25 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Reno's power plants primarily use Geothermal, which makes up 100.00% (or 321,135 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reno
Reno residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Reno, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 11.74 | 108.04 | 13,174,957 | 1,546,548,821 |
Zips with electric coverage in Reno, Nevada include: 89502, 89506, 89431, 89509, 89523, 89521, 89503, 89511, 89512, 89433, 89508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Sparks, NV Electricity Overview
Sparks' residents spend, on average, 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.10% less than Nevada's average price of 11.75 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $108.04 per month, while the nationwide average is $123.86.
The electricity sold in Sparks has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,194.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 454,898,454.32 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparks
Sparks residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparks, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 11.74 | 108.04 | 13,174,957 | 1,546,548,821 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sparks, Nevada include: 89502, 89436, 89431, 89512, 89434, 89433, 89441, 89442
Sun Valley CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Sun Valley CDP's residents spend, on average, 11.74 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 0.10% less than Nevada's average price of 11.75 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $108.04 per month, while the nationwide average is $123.86.
The electricity sold in Sun Valley CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,194.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 88,836,179.31 kilograms, which is the 16th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Valley CDP
Sun Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 11.74 | 108.04 | 13,174,957 | 1,546,548,821 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Richard Burdette GeothermalOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 116,318 | ||||
Turquoise Nevada, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 105,256 | ||||
Galena 3 Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 100,195 | ||||
San EmidioUSG Nevada LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Geothermal | 88,901 | ||||
Steamboat IIISteamboat Development Corp (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 54,152 | ||||
Steamboat IISteamboat Development Corp (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 50,470 | ||||
Turquoise Liberty SolarLiberty Utilities (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 22,223 | ||||
Dodge FlatDodge Flat Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 13,073 | ||||
Fish SpringsFish Springs Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 5,313 |
Washoe County, Nevada Details
Electricity consumption in Washoe County results in the release of 1,857,571,670.91 kilograms of CO2 pollution each year, which is 181st highest in the country out of 3221 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 3,818.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Washoe County as the 9th highest polluting county in the state. The county has 9 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 9 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 | 95,825 |
