Electricity rates in Tonopah, NV
Tonopah (2,478 people, Nye 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 Tonopah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pacific Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $88 | 335K | 288 |
| Valley Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.44¢ | $186 | 23K | 93 |
| Mt Wheeler Power | Electric cooperative | 9.60¢ | $123 | 5,175 | — |
Power outages in Nye County right now
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Outage history in Nye County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 122 | 108 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,061 (7.7%) | 1,217 (4.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-21 | 2025-10-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (122 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hawthorne 13.3¢
- Beatty 13.3¢
- Alamo 13.3¢
- Yerington 13.3¢
- Smith 13.3¢
- Smith Valley 13.3¢
- Fallon 13.3¢
- Silver Springs 13.3¢
- Pahrump 16.4¢
- East Valley 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 89049
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tonopah?
Most homes in Tonopah 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 Tonopah: Valley Electric Association (16.44¢), Mt Wheeler Power (9.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tonopah?
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 Tonopah, NV?
3 utilities serve Tonopah's ZIP codes: Sierra Pacific Power Co., Valley Electric Association, Mt Wheeler Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tonopah?
In 2025, customers in Nye County averaged 108 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-12, when 1,217 customers (4.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.