What do Nevada utilities charge before you use any power?
3 Nevada utilities, 17 plans, 94% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $18.50 monthly, $222 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 13.15 cents a kWh that buys 141 kWh, about 16% of a 899 kWh bill. Rank 13 of 24, $0.00 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
Nevada: fixed charge by utility
| Nevada Power Co | investor-owned | 916,385 | 11 | $18.50 | $6.50 to $98.70 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | investor-owned | 330,891 | 5 | $18.25 | $8.90 to $18.50 | 2025-12-02 |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | cooperative | 22,368 | 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2024-07-24 |
Nevada utility medians
$35.00 at the top against $18.25 at the bottom: 1.9 to 1. Nevada Power Co, the biggest at 916,385 homes, bills $18.50, $0.00 over the state median. Weighted by homes: $18.50, near the plain median. Nevada Power Co alone spans $6.50 to $98.70 over 11 plans.
What $18.50 a month means in Nevada
$18.50 at 13.15 cents is 141 kWh, 16% of a typical 899 kWh month.
Per kWh: 2.1 cents at 899 kWh, 4.1 cents at 450 kWh.
Where Nevada sits among states
Florida is 11th at $18.88, $0.38 over Nevada. Virginia is 12th at $18.79, $0.29 over Nevada. California is 14th at $18.00, $0.50 under Nevada. Ohio is 15th at $16.49, $2.01 under Nevada.
Nevada beside 3 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Nevada | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $22.22 | +$3.72 | 6 / 70 |
| California | $18.00 | -$0.50 | 6 / 81 |
| Oregon | $28.16 | +$9.66 | 3 / 9 |
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Nearest medians: Virginia $18.79, Florida $18.88, California $18.00, Colorado $19.65
Sources
Nevada plan edits run 2024-07-24 to 2025-12-02; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Nevada electricity customers?
$18.50 a month at the median of 3 utilities ($18.25 to $35.00); $18.50 when weighted by homes.
Which Nevada utility has the highest fixed charge?
Valley Electric Assn, Inc, with a median of $35.00 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Nevada?
Not by using less: the cheapest Nevada plan read lists $6.50 and the dearest $98.70, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Nevada data?
Nevada plan edits date from 2024-07-24 to 2025-12-02; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.