Electricity rates in Elko, NV
Elko (20,279 people, Elko County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Sierra Pacific Power Co. pay about 13.26¢/kWh, 1% less than the Nevada average.
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Electric companies serving Elko
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $88 | 335K | 288 |
| Mt Wheeler Power | Electric cooperative | 9.60¢ | $123 | 5,175 | — |
| Wells Rural Electric Co. | Electric cooperative | 10.74¢ | $111 | 4,653 | — |
| Raft Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.94¢ | $102 | 1,568 | — |
Power outages in Elko County right now
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Outage history in Elko County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 497 | 676 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,055 (83.1%) | 3,277 (45%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-25 | 2025-07-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (497 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spring Creek 13.3¢
- Carlin 13.3¢
- Wells 9.6¢
- Battle Mountain 13.3¢
- West Wendover 9.6¢
- Jackpot 10.7¢
- Winnemucca 13.3¢
- McGill 9.6¢
- Ely 9.6¢
- Lovelock 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 89801, 89802, 89803
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elko?
Most homes in Elko get power from Sierra Pacific Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢/kWh including all charges. The Nevada average is 13.36¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Elko: Mt Wheeler Power (9.60¢), Wells Rural Electric Co. (10.74¢), Raft Rural Electric Co-op (11.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elko?
About $88 a month, based on 663 kWh a month (the average for Sierra Pacific Power Co. customers) at 13.26¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elko, NV?
4 utilities serve Elko's ZIP codes: Sierra Pacific Power Co., Mt Wheeler Power, Wells Rural Electric Co., Raft Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elko?
In 2025, customers in Elko County averaged 11 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-21, when 3,277 customers (45%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.