Average electric bill in Nevada
The average home in Nevada paid $115.07 a month for electricity in 2025: 868 kWh a month at 13.26¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $35.61 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 45 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Nevada was 12.72¢ per kWh, 0.18¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $115.07
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 868 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 12.72¢
- per kWh · +1.4% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 45 of 51
- price rank 40, use rank 27
Nevada electricity prices now
| Period | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12.72¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 12.54¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 13.36¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 13.26¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Nevada home's electricity costs today
The bill for 868 kWh (the Nevada average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power) | D-1Domestic Service (northern Nevada) | $116.37 |
| NV Energy (Nevada Power) | RSResidential Service (southern Nevada) | $117.31 |
Average bill by utility in Nevada
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 9 of 9 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power CoInvestor Owned | 933,357 | 878 | 13.08¢ | $114.92 |
| Sierra Pacific Power CoInvestor Owned | 334,961 | 663 | 13.65¢ | $90.55 |
| Valley Electric Assn, IncCooperative | 22,728 | 1,130 | 15.33¢ | $173.15 |
| Overton Power District No 5Political Subdivision | 15,852 | 1,144 | 12.46¢ | $142.49 |
| City of Boulder City - (NV)Municipal | 7,157 | 1,115 | 10.67¢ | $118.99 |
| Mt Wheeler Power, IncCooperative | 5,175 | 1,286 | 9.42¢ | $121.13 |
| Wells Rural Electric CoCooperative | 4,653 | 1,036 | 10.22¢ | $105.87 |
| Raft Rural Elec Coop IncCooperative | 1,568 | 854 | 11.28¢ | $96.35 |
| Surprise Valley ElectrificationCooperative | 6 | 806 | 13.97¢ | $112.50 |
kWh by month in Nevada
The average kWh of a Nevada home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in August (1,519 kWh) and the least in February (635 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 708 | |
| February | 635 | |
| March | 637 | |
| April | 682 | |
| May | 940 | |
| June | 1,143 | |
| July | 1,494 | |
| August | 1,519 | |
| September | 1,104 | |
| October | 788 | |
| November | 657 | |
| December | 786 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Nevada. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Nevada?
$115.07 a month in 2025, for 868 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Nevada?
12.72¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (12.54¢ in August 2025), and 13.36¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Nevada?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Nevada used the most electricity in August (1,519 kWh on average) and the least in February (635 kWh).
What does the average Nevada home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 868 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $116.37 (NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power)) to $117.31 (NV Energy (Nevada Power)) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.