What drives electric bills in Nevada
Residential electricity in Nevada averaged 13.5¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 2.6% from 13.2¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 12.8¢. The typical home here used 930 kWh a month in 2024, close to the U.S. average.
- Extreme summer heat. In southern Nevada, air conditioning runs for long stretches from May to September.
- Deferred energy charges. NV Energy passes through the cost of fuel and purchased power, with adjustments every quarter. A spike in natural gas prices can appear on bills months later.
- Time-of-use plans. NV Energy’s time-of-use plans charge much more in summer late afternoons and evenings.
Who supplies your power
NV Energy serves almost all Nevadans: Nevada Power in the south, including Las Vegas, and Sierra Pacific Power in the north, including Reno. A few co-ops serve rural areas.
Ways to pay less in Nevada
- Set the thermostat to 78°F or higher in summer and use ceiling fans. Ask NV Energy about its PowerShift program, which pays you to let it adjust your smart thermostat on peak days.
- Plant shade trees or install sun screens on west-facing windows.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $49 a month at Nevada prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Nevada.
Help paying your bill in Nevada
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP): Nevada’s LIHEAP program, through the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, helps with cooling and heating bills year-round.
- Extreme-heat protection: Nevada rules limit residential disconnections for nonpayment during extreme heat. Call NV Energy to set up a payment plan before you fall far behind.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Nevada?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Nevada produces roughly 11,550 kWh a year, about 100% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 13.5¢, that power is worth about $1,563 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Nevada compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 13.5¢ | 930 | $126 |
| Idaho | 13.0¢ | 944 | $122 |
| Utah | 13.2¢ | 774 | $102 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | 882 | $136 |
| Arizona | 15.4¢ | 1,075 | $166 |
| California | 33.3¢ | 503 | $167 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.