Electricity rates in Reno, NV
Reno (264,165 people, Washoe County) is served by 2 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 Reno
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $88 | 335K | 288 |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $116 | 6 | — |
Power outages in Washoe County right now
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Outage history in Washoe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 431 | 534 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 91 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,750 (11.8%) | 32,941 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-12 | 2025-11-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (431 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sparks 13.3¢
- Sun Valley 13.3¢
- Golden Valley 13.3¢
- Mogul 13.3¢
- Lemmon Valley 13.3¢
- Verdi 28.0¢
- Spanish Springs 13.3¢
- Cold Springs 13.3¢
- Incline Village 13.3¢
- Dayton 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 89501, 89502, 89503, 89504, 89505, 89506, 89507, 89508, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89513, 89515, 89519, 89520, 89521, 89523, 89533, 89555, 89557, 89570, 89595, 89599
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Reno?
Most homes in Reno 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 Reno: Surprise Valley Electrification (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Reno?
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 Reno, NV?
2 utilities serve Reno's ZIP codes: Sierra Pacific Power Co., Surprise Valley Electrification. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Reno?
In 2025, customers in Washoe County averaged 8 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 91 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-05, when 32,941 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.