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Electricity Rates in Nevada

Homes in Nevada paid an average of 12.77¢ per kWh in July 2026, 30% below the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 2nd lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and about the same as August 2025.

Average rate
12.77¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
2nd
lowest of 51
Average bill
$114.16
a month, 894 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Nevada rate over the last 12 months

12¢13.5¢15¢August 2025: 12.53¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 13.05¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 13.77¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 14.20¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 12.83¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 13.98¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 14.38¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 14.17¢ per kWhApril 2026: 14.29¢ per kWhMay 2026: 13.60¢ per kWhJune 2026: 13.11¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 12.77¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202612.77¢
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Nevada average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202512.53¢
September 202513.05¢
October 202513.77¢
November 202514.20¢
December 202512.83¢
January 202613.98¢
February 202614.38¢
March 202614.17¢
April 202614.29¢
May 202613.60¢
June 202613.11¢
July 202612.77¢

The rate went from 12.53¢ in August 2025 to 12.77¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Nevada

At 12.77¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Nevada.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Nevada
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$45.971,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$107.273,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$27.58900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$4.60150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$8.623,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$51.724,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$3.451,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$1.92100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$4.60150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.179 W, 5 h a day

Nevada compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Nevada
RankStateRate
1stLouisiana12.72¢
2ndNevada12.77¢
3rdUtah13.12¢
4thNorth Dakota13.41¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Nevada: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Nevada?

12.77¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 30% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 2nd lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Nevada?

About $114.16 a month: the average Nevada home uses 894 kWh a month (12-month average), at 12.77¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Nevada?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.19 an hour in Nevada, or $45.97 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.