State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Nevada?

The average residential electricity rate in Nevada is 14.19¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 15th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 23% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the Nevada average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$58.75–$87.41	$70.95
1,000 kWh	$117.49–$174.82	$141.90
1,500 kWh	$176.24–$262.23	$212.85

What appliances cost to run in Nevada

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Nevada state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$71.52
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$20.43
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$57.47
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$5.36
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$66.41
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$37.46
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.26
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.34

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Nevada?

The published state-average residential rate for Nevada is 14.19 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Nevada cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Nevada has the 15th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 23% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Nevada bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

Washington — next-cheapest state average (14.15¢/kWh)
Kentucky — next state average up (14.28¢/kWh)

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