City of Boulder City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nevada · WECC region
City of Boulder City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,157 homes in Nevada. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Boulder City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.55 | $43.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $107.10 | $81.69 |
| 1,500 kWh | $160.65 | $120.04 |
| 2,000 kWh | $214.20 | $158.38 |
*Residential Rates (effective 2010-01-01, $5.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Boulder City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rates | 2010-01-01 | $5.00 | 7.67¢ first 2,000 kWh, 10.03¢ first 4,000 kWh, 11.04¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Boulder City rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (8.22¢ → 10.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Boulder City | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 345 | 128 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.95 | 1.12 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 3 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 34 | 101 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Boulder City's counties, customers averaged 116 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 116 | 24 | 33,635 | 2025-07-02 |
City of Boulder City service area
City of Boulder City serves Clark County in Nevada and 3 ZIP codes.
Clark
Cities: Henderson, Boulder City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 166 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $8,958 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 25 MWh |
City of Boulder City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 13.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,065,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 147,159 MWh |
| Peak demand | 52 MW summer · 22 MW winter |
| Line losses | 9.5% |
| Balancing authority | WALC |
| EIA utility ID | 2008 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Boulder City's electricity rate?
City of Boulder City residential customers pay an average of 10.71¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 20% below the Nevada average of 13.36¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Boulder City electric bill?
About $119 a month. The average City of Boulder City home uses 1,115 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $107.
How many customers does City of Boulder City have?
City of Boulder City serves 7,157 residential customers and 8,224 customers in total in Nevada, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Boulder City?
In 2025, the average City of Boulder City customer was without power for 5 hr 45 min (SAIDI) over 0.95 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 34 min. The Nevada average was 2 hr 8 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Boulder City offer net metering for solar?
City of Boulder City had 166 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.5 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Boulder City before making decisions.