Independent resource. Not affiliated with any utility or energy provider. Data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Verified July 2026
Nevada Electricity Cost 2026: 13.60¢/kWh
Nevada residential electricity rates average 13.60 cents per kWh in 2026, -26.2% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas/solar as the primary generation source.
State Rate
13.60
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$117
at 863 kWh
vs National
-26.2%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
5/50
YoY change +2.3%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Solar
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,408
vs national $1,910
Nevada electricity market
Regulated state served by NV Energy (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary covering most of the state). Generation mix is shifting fast from natural gas toward solar; Nevada has some of the strongest utility-scale solar resource in the US.
Where Nevada residents save
Limited retail competition for very large customers only. Residential households should evaluate TOU rates (NV Energy offers an optional time-varying plan) and rooftop solar; the state's net-metering framework has stabilized after several policy cycles.
Primary utilities
- NV Energy
- Valley Electric Association
- Nevada PUC
Nevada bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $68 | $816 |
| Small house | 750 | $102 | $1,224 |
| Average household | 863 | $117 | $1,408 |
| Large house | 1200 | $163 | $1,958 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $204 | $2,448 |
Estimates use the Nevada state-average rate of 13.60¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.