WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Las Vegas

Nevada

Header Graphic

The State of Electricity in Las Vegas

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Las Vegas

Average monthly bill

January

$208

February

$172

March

$138

April

$136lowest

May

$161

June

$207

July

$234highest

August

$215

September

$178

October

$150

November

$154

December

$162

Carbon Emissions

764 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,215 kWh

Where does Las Vegas’s electricity come from?

Las Vegas's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Las Vegas's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 40%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Las Vegas. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Las Vegas. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Las Vegas.

45%

Natural Gas

40%

Solar

7%

Coal

7%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Las Vegas

The state of solar in Las Vegas

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,546 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,752

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Las Vegas 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Las Vegas

incentivesavingsutility 
Light Bulbs$1 to $5NV EnergySee Details

Utilities in Las Vegas

NV EnergyValley Electric Assn, Inc

NV Energy Rates

NV Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service-Multi FamilyFixed11¢
Residential ServiceFixed12¢
Optional Multi-Family Residential Service Time of UseTOU8¢ to 38¢
Optional Residential Service – Multi Family – Daily Demand Pricing TOU4¢ to 10¢
Large Residential ServiceFixed11¢
Optional Large Residential Service Time of UseTOU9¢ to 42¢
Optional Residential Service Time of UseTOU8¢ to 50¢
Optional Large Residential Service – Daily Demand PricingTOU5¢ to 22¢
Optional Residential Service – Daily Demand PricingTOU5¢ to 24¢

Valley Electric Assn, Inc Rates

Valley Electric Assn, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed16¢

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Nevada

HikoGlenbrookGenoaCrystal BayVerdiWashoe ValleyZephyr CoveLogandaleLamoilleIncline VillageUnionvilleMountain SpringsAlamoHendersonSmithMindenBlue DiamondRenoGardnervilleBunkervilleElkoIndian SpringsBoulder CityMc DermittParadise ValleySpring CreekWellsFort McdermittMount CharlestonSparksNorth Las VegasMoapaVirginia CityPanacaCold CreekDaytonPahrumpWellingtonStatelineCarson CityOvertonCalienteWinnemuccaMesquiteFallonFernleyAmargosa ValleyGerlachLundJeanSandy ValleyEurekaPiocheKingstonBattle MountainOrovadaStagecoachPalm GardensYeringtonElyRound MountainWendoverLovelockWest WendoverCity CenterGoodspringsCal Nev AriN Las VegasCarlinTonopahWalker LakeDeethSilver CitySilver SpringsSun ValleyWadsworthMound HouseMountain CityCrystalLaughlinHawthorneSearchlightMinaJackpotRuthGolcondaMc GillManhattanBakerCrescent ValleyBeattyImlayDyerGabbsAustinDenioGoldfieldLuningMontelloVc HighlandsJarbidgeMcdermittBeowaweTuscaroraLeeNew Washoe CityMt CharlestonRuby ValleySloanNixonSpanish SpringsCold SpringsEnterpriseIndian HillsJohnson LaneLemmon Valley-Golden ValleySpring ValleySummerlin SouthSunrise ManorWhitneyWinchester

Get Personalized Power Recommendations

Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home