Electricity rates in Nevada
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Nevada paid an average of 13.36¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 11.41¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 9.35¢ and industry 8.36¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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Nevada electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +15%.
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Electric utilities in Nevada
14 utilities serve homes in Nevada. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power Co. | Investor-owned | 933K | 13.28¢ | $117 | 71 |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | Investor-owned | 335K | 13.26¢ | $88 | 288 |
| Valley Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 23K | 16.44¢ | $186 | 93 |
| Overton Power District No 5 | Public power district | 16K | 12.65¢ | $145 | 13 |
| City of Boulder City | Municipal | 7,157 | 10.71¢ | $119 | 345 |
| Mt Wheeler Power | Electric cooperative | 5,175 | 9.60¢ | $123 | — |
| City of Fallon | Municipal | 5,012 | 16.16¢ | $241 | — |
| Wells Rural Electric Co. | Electric cooperative | 4,653 | 10.74¢ | $111 | — |
| Lincoln County Power Dist No 1 | Public power district | 2,148 | 11.90¢ | $272 | — |
| Raft Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 1,568 | 11.94¢ | $102 | — |
| Alamo Power District No 3 | Public power district | 742 | 17.18¢ | $272 | — |
| City of Caliente | Municipal | 546 | 7.58¢ | $192 | — |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 377 | 23.63¢ | $252 | — |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Electric cooperative | 6 | 14.41¢ | $116 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Nevada
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tenaska Power Services | 0 | — |
| Silver State Energy Association | 0 | — |
| Brookfield Renewable Energy Marketing US | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Nevada vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.21/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $5.01/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 4.1¢ vs. 18¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Las Vegas) | 1,753 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 2 hr 8 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 9.35¢ |
| Industrial rate | 8.36¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Nevada
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $22.03 | $110 | −$38 |
| Central air conditioner | $76.86 | $384 | −$133 |
| Refrigerator | $5.57 | $67 | −$23 |
| Electric car | $49.65 | $596 | −$206 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $9.16 | $110 | −$38 |
| Electric water heater | $50.10 | $601 | −$208 |
| Hot tub | $33.40 | $401 | −$139 |
| TV | $1.67 | $20 | −$7 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $55.30 | $277 | −$96 |
| Heat pump | $137 | $683 | −$237 |
Electricity rates by city in Nevada
- Las Vegas
- Henderson
- Reno
- North Las Vegas
- Paradise
- Sunrise Manor
- Spring Valley
- Enterprise
- Sparks
- Carson City
- Whitney
- Pahrump
- Winchester
- Summerlin South
- Elko
- Fernley
- Sun Valley
- Mesquite
- Boulder City
- Spanish Springs
- Spring Creek
- Gardnerville Ranchos
- Dayton
- Incline Village
- Cold Springs
- Fallon
- Winnemucca
- Laughlin
- Moapa Valley
- Johnson Lane
- Gardnerville
- Indian Hills
- Silver Springs
- Lemmon Valley
- West Wendover
- Ely
- Battle Mountain
- Hawthorne
- Nellis Air Force Base
- Yerington
- Minden
- Tonopah
- Carlin
- Kingsbury
- Lovelock
- Stagecoach
- Smith Valley
- Golden Valley
- East Valley
- Verdi
- Bunkerville
- Mogul
- Wells
- Jackpot
- McGill
- Caliente
- Alamo
- Smith
- Moapa Town
- Beatty
- Pioche
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Nevada?
The average residential rate in Nevada was 13.36¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 26% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 12.77¢, +3.1% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Nevada?
About $116 a month. The average Nevada home uses 868 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Nevada?
Nevada ranks 6th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the cheapest states in the country.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Nevada?
No. Nevada homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in Nevada?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Mt Wheeler Power has the lowest average rate at 9.60¢/kWh. The highest is Valley Electric Association at 16.44¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Nevada?
In 2025, the average Nevada customer was without power for 2 hr 8 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.1 outages. Excluding major event days it was 101 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.