Electricity rates in Sparks, NV
Sparks (96,094 people, Washoe County) is served by 3 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 Sparks
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $88 | 335K | 288 |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 23.63¢ | $252 | 377 | — |
| 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
- Reno 13.3¢
- Sun Valley 13.3¢
- Golden Valley 13.3¢
- Spanish Springs 13.3¢
- Lemmon Valley 13.3¢
- Mogul 13.3¢
- Verdi 28.0¢
- Cold Springs 13.3¢
- Dayton 13.3¢
- Incline Village 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 89431, 89432, 89434, 89435, 89436, 89437, 89441
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sparks?
Most homes in Sparks 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 Sparks: Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op (23.63¢), Surprise Valley Electrification (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sparks?
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 Sparks, NV?
3 utilities serve Sparks's ZIP codes: Sierra Pacific Power Co., Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op, Surprise Valley Electrification. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sparks?
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.