WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Nevada
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Nevada
January
$198highestFebruary
$164March
$129April
$129May
$130June
$164July
$177August
$175September
$146October
$136November
$128lowestDecember
$152Carbon Emissions
501 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,117 kWh
Nevada's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Coal, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Nevada's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 44%. Hydroelectric provides 6% of the energy in Nevada. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Nevada. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Nevada.
47%
Solar
44%
Natural Gas
6%
Hydroelectric
2%
Coal
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,569 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,352
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Nevada can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | $1 to $5 | NV Energy | See Details |
Overton Power District No 5 has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ to 10¢ |
Mt Wheeler Power, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Single-phase | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Independent Metered(Stand alone Service) Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Wells Rural Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Sierra Pacific Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 49¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 28¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 33¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 33¢ |
| Domestic Multi-Family Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 49¢ |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
Harney Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service: Stockwells (Schedule A) | Fixed | 9¢ |
| General Service: Three-Phase Service (50 kVa or less) (Schedule A) | Fixed | |
| General Service: Non-Farm Rural, Farm, & Small Commercial (Schedule A) | Fixed | |
| General Service: Towns & Villages (Schedule A) | Fixed |
Penoyer Valley Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Lincoln County Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Rate- Lower Colorado Residence | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 8¢ |
NV Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Optional Residential Service – Multi Family – Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 4¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service-Multi Family | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Optional Multi-Family Residential Service Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 37¢ |
| Large Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Optional Residential Service Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 48¢ |
| Optional Large Residential Service – Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Optional Residential Service – Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 24¢ |
| Optional Large Residential Service Time of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 40¢ |
Lincoln County Power Dist No 1 has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - RURAL | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - URBAN | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
City of Boulder has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 364¢ |
| Residential Master Metered | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 15¢ |
Surprise Valley Electrification Corp. has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential and Small Commercial | Fixed | 11¢ |
Alamo Power District No 3 has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Rate Code 1010) | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
City of Pioche has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Power | Fixed | 9¢ |
Valley Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
City of Fallon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
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