Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Overview
Washoe County has the 4th highest electricity production out of 17 counties in the state, producing 1,544,165 megawatt hours.
Washoe County experienced a 145.79% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels in the last 12 months.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Washoe County pay an average rate of 6.04% above the national average at 16.97 cents per kilowatt hour.
Washoe County produces -0.03 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 1268th highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.
Consumers in Washoe County use 388.13% of the total amount of the electricity that the county produces.
Averaging production of 3.11 megawatt hours per resident per year, Washoe County ranks 1263rd out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,993,320 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.07 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,544,165 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,559,918 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-15,753 MWh
Production per Capita
3.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,318,426,574 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,654.13 kg
Reno, NV Electricity Overview
Reno's residents spend, on average, 16.97 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.99% more than Nevada's average price of 16.64 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city produces 302,492 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from sustainable fuel sources
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 888,016,779.84 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 3,247.49 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Reno's power plants primarily use Geothermal, which makes up 100.00% (or 302,492 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 September.
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 | 16.97 | 140.69 | 12,196,016.42 | 2,070,244,588 |
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, 16.97 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.99% more than Nevada's average price of 16.64 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
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 3,575.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 390,519,195.81 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 September.
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 | 16.97 | 140.69 | 12,196,016.42 | 2,070,244,588 |
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, 16.97 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.99% more than Nevada's average price of 16.64 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
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 3,575.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 80,880,416.45 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 January and the highest average bill is in September.
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 | 16.97 | 140.69 | 12,196,016.42 | 2,070,244,588 |
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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 | 517,017 | ||||
Fish SpringsFish Springs Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 241,927 | ||||
Steamboat Hills LPOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Geothermal | 231,321 | ||||
Richard Burdette GeothermalOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 115,387 | ||||
Turquoise Nevada, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 105,179 | ||||
Galena 3 Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 98,911 | ||||
San EmidioUSG Nevada LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Geothermal | 85,671 | ||||
Steamboat IIISteamboat Development Corp (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 44,104 | ||||
Steamboat IISteamboat Development Corp (100.00%) | Reno | NV | Geothermal | 44,090 | ||||
Galena 2 Geothermal Power PlantOrmat Nevada Inc (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Geothermal | 36,082 | ||||
Turquoise Liberty SolarLiberty Utilities (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 24,476 |
Washoe County, Nevada Details
Electricity consumption in Washoe County results in the release of 1,318,426,573.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution each year, which is 255th 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 2,654.13 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 11 electricity plants, which is 3rd 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 11 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 | 98,428 |
