Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washoe County, Nevada Electricity Overview
Washoe County is ranked as the 601st highest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity production, producing 864,315 megawatt hours.
With 881,141 megawatt hours generated from solar, Washoe County ranks 2nd out of 17 counties in Nevada for solar power electricity generation.
On average, Washoe County citizens are accountable for 3,060.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the Nevada average pollution per capita is 3,574.86.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 101.95%, or 881,141 megawatt hours, of Washoe County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 4th in Nevada for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Washoe County pay an average rate of 4.43% more than the national average at 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour.
Washoe County is the 11 highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 17 counties in Nevada, with a population of 496,745 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 864,315.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,003,006 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
864,315 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
881,141 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-16,826 MWh
Production per Capita
1.74 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,520,114,955 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,060.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Reno
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Rates and Production Categories
Reno Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.15¢ per kWh
- 0.95% lower than last month
- 6.77% lower than April last year
- 3.41% higher than the Nevada average
- 1.44% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 21,722nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,304 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,934 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.84¢ per kWh
- 0.61% lower than last month
- 8.98% higher than April last year
- 1.79% higher than the Nevada average
- 4.42% higher than the US average
- 129th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 23,529th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 160 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,404 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$95.85 per month
- 3.09% higher than last month
- 11.1% lower than April last year
- 6.15% lower than the Nevada average
- 14.99% lower than the US average
- 109th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 8,526th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,935 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 9,898 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.44 per month
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 1.79% higher than April last year
- 2.48% lower than the Nevada average
- 1% higher than the US average
- 120th in the state out of 130 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 16,657th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 657 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,805 since April last year
Reno, NV Electricity Overview
Reno's residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Reno has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,574.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 977,535,100.56 kilograms, which is the 4th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Reno
Reno residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Reno, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
Zips with electric coverage in Reno, Nevada include: 89502, 89506, 89431, 89521, 89509, 89523, 89503, 89511, 89512, 89433, 89508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Sparks, NV Electricity Overview
Sparks' residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Sparks has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,574.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 390,471,376.28 kilograms, which is the 9th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparks
Sparks residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparks, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sparks, Nevada include: 89436, 89502, 89431, 89512, 89434, 89433, 89441, 89442
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Sun Valley CDP, NV Electricity Overview
Sun Valley CDP's residents spend, on average, 16.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 1.79% more than Nevada's average price of 16.54 cents. NV Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.44 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
The electricity sold in Sun Valley CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,574.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 80,870,512.55 kilograms, which is the 15th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sun Valley CDP
Sun Valley CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sun Valley CDP, Nevada
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | BUNDLED | 16.84 | 137.29 | 12,049,744.28 | 2,028,762,092 |
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Electricity Production in Washoe County, Nevada
Power Plants in Washoe County, Nevada
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dodge FlatDodge Flat Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 521,438 | ||||
Fish SpringsFish Springs Ranch Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 238,681 | ||||
Turquoise Nevada, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washoe County | NV | Solar | 104,196 |
Washoe County, Nevada Details
Washoe County is home to 3 electricity plants, which is the 3rd highest number of plants within a county in Nevada. The county is the 2nd worst ranked county in Nevada out of 17 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 1,520,114,954.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 12th highest in Nevada for emissions per resident. In Washoe County, Solar is 101.95% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washoe County, Nevada?
By total revenue, NV Energy is the largest electricity provider in Washoe County, Nevada.
How many power plants are within Washoe County, Nevada?
Washoe County, Nevada has 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Washoe County, Nevada?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NV Energy | 98,829 |
