Nevada Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 04, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Nevada is 13.11¢/kWh (the 1st-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $167.88, per EIA data. That rate is 5.2¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12.39 | 176.48 | 1425 |
| August 2025 | 12.53 | 183.05 | 1461 |
| September 2025 | 13.05 | 131.51 | 1007 |
| October 2025 | 13.77 | 92.23 | 670 |
| November 2025 | 14.20 | 82.75 | 583 |
| December 2025 | 12.83 | 85.33 | 665 |
| January 2026 | 13.98 | 96.84 | 693 |
| February 2026 | 14.38 | 82.50 | 574 |
| March 2026 | 14.17 | 95.09 | 671 |
| April 2026 | 14.29 | 88.71 | 621 |
| May 2026 | 13.60 | 119.46 | 878 |
| June 2026 | 13.11 | 167.88 | 1281 |
Nevada vs the U.S. average
| Nevada | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 13.11¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $167.88 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 1281 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +6.9% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +16.8% | +32.6% |
Nevada's average residential rate of 13.11¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 1st of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +6.9% (Nevada) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +16.8% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 1281 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Nevada's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Nevada
Average effective rates and bills for Nevada's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power Co | 12.97 | 184.50 | 1,423 | 944,868 |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | 13.90 | 103.31 | 743 | 338,678 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Nevada rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Nevada's average rate of 13.11¢/kWh is about $131.10. The state's actual average usage is 1281 kWh/month, which is what produces the $167.88 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Nevada gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.