WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Reno
Nevada
Nevada
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Reno
January
$242highestFebruary
$216March
$176April
$131May
$129June
$126lowestJuly
$148August
$131September
$127October
$139November
$171December
$219Carbon Emissions
734 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,166 kWh
Reno's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Reno's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Reno. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Reno. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Reno.
60%
Natural Gas
28%
Solar
7%
Coal
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,595 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,553
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Reno 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.
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 |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | 5¢ to 16¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Daily Demand Pricing | TOU | |
| Domestic Multi-Family Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Multi-Family Time of Use | TOU | 10¢ to 34¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 8¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGE RIDER – TIME-OF-USE | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Optional Domestic Service Time of Use | TOU | 9¢ to 50¢ |
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