Electricity rates in Nevada

Updated with EIA data for August 2026

Average rate

12.72¢

August 2026

12-month average

13.45¢

US: 18.16¢

Average bill

$207

1,631 kWh / month

National rank

#51

1 = most expensive of 51

In August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Nevada was 12.72¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), 30% lower than the US average of 18.16¢. That makes Nevada the 51st most expensive of the 50 states and DC. Prices rose 1.4% from August 2025 (12.54¢).

Nevada electricity rates over time

Nevada, cents per kWh US average

Average rate, bill and usage by year

Year	Avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Avg monthly use
2026 (8 mo)	13.36¢	$133	998 kWh
2025	13.26¢	$115	868 kWh
2024	15.00¢	$139	930 kWh
2023	16.67¢	$146	874 kWh
2022	13.78¢	$129	939 kWh
2021	11.49¢	$110	959 kWh
2020	11.34¢	$110	973 kWh
2019	12.00¢	$107	890 kWh
2018	11.85¢	$112	947 kWh
2017	11.99¢	$102	854 kWh

Rates are weighted by kWh sold. Bills and usage are averages per residential customer.

Rates by sector (August 2026)

Sector	Rate	A year earlier
Residential	12.72¢	12.54¢
Commercial	9.80¢	10.05¢
Industrial	10.20¢	9.69¢
Transportation	9.16¢	9.70¢
All sectors	11.21¢	11.03¢

How much does electricity cost in Nevada?

At Nevada's 12-month average residential rate of 13.45¢ per kWh, here is the energy cost for common monthly usage levels, next to the US average. Fixed customer charges, taxes and fees vary by utility and are not included.

Monthly use	Nevada	US average
250 kWh	$33.63	$45.40
500 kWh	$67.25	$90.80
750 kWh	$100.88	$136.20
1,000 kWh	$134.50	$181.60
1,500 kWh	$201.75	$272.40
2,000 kWh	$269.00	$363.20

Nevada electricity prices month by month

Over the last 12 months, the average residential rate ranged from 12.72¢ (August 2026) to 14.38¢ (February 2026), and homes used the most electricity in August 2026 (1,631 kWh on average).

Month	Avg rate	Avg bill	Avg use
August 2026	12.72¢	$207	1,631 kWh
July 2026	12.77¢	$207	1,622 kWh
June 2026	13.11¢	$168	1,281 kWh
May 2026	13.60¢	$119	878 kWh
April 2026	14.29¢	$89	621 kWh
March 2026	14.16¢	$95	674 kWh
February 2026	14.38¢	$82	574 kWh
January 2026	13.98¢	$97	693 kWh
December 2025	13.74¢	$91	664 kWh
November 2025	14.21¢	$83	582 kWh
October 2025	13.78¢	$92	668 kWh
September 2025	13.28¢	$133	1,005 kWh

Nevada vs neighboring states

Nevada's 12-month average rate is higher than 2 of its 5 neighbors.

State	12-mo avg rate	Avg monthly bill	Rank
Nevada	13.45¢	$122	#46
Arizona	15.39¢	$162	#31
California	32.34¢	$164	#2
Idaho	12.77¢	$116	#49
Oregon	15.53¢	$131	#28
Utah	13.26¢	$104	#47

What appliances cost to run in Nevada

Appliance	Typical wattage	Cost per hour
Space heater	750–1,500 W	$0.10–$0.20
Refrigerator	725 W	$0.10
Clothes dryer	1,800–5,000 W	$0.24–$0.67
Washing machine	350–500 W	$0.05–$0.07
Dishwasher	1,200–2,400 W	$0.16–$0.32
Electric water heater	4,500–5,500 W	$0.61–$0.74
Microwave	750–1,100 W	$0.10–$0.15
Window fan	55–250 W	$0.01–$0.03

All appliance costs · Appliance cost calculator for Nevada

Can you choose your electricity provider in Nevada?

In Nevada, most households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates, so shopping for a different supplier is usually not an option. The best ways to lower your bill are to reduce usage and check whether your utility offers time-of-use or other rate plans.

Solar snapshot

Each kW of solar panels in Las Vegas produces about 1,753 kWh a year (NREL PVWatts). Sized for an average Nevada home, a 6.4 kW system would cost about $16,448 before any incentives and pay for itself in about 11.3 years. See the full Nevada solar estimate.

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Nevada electricity calculators

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Nevada?

The average residential electricity rate in Nevada was 12.72¢ per kWh in August 2026. Over the past 12 months it averaged 13.45¢ per kWh.

What is the average electric bill in Nevada?

The average residential customer in Nevada paid $207 for 1,631 kWh in August 2026, based on EIA revenue, sales and customer counts.

Is electricity in Nevada more expensive than the national average?

In August 2026, Nevada's average rate of 12.72¢ was 30% lower than the US average of 18.16¢.

Can I choose my electricity provider in Nevada?

Generally no. Most Nevada households buy electricity from their local utility at regulated rates.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Form EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue data. Latest month: August 2026. Recent months may be preliminary and revised by EIA. See how we calculate.