Electricity rates in Reno, NV
Reno (population 283,621) is served by NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power). A typical home on its cheapest plan, D-1, pays about $122 a month, 13.60¢ per kWh all-in: 2% above the Nevada average.
Utility NV Energy NorthPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceD-1
NV Energy North plans for a Reno home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-1Checked | $122/mo | 13.60 | Same price all day | $32/mo |
| OD-1 TOUChecked | $131/mo | 14.66 | Peak 6 pm–9 pm | $25/mo |
Typical bill: average Nevada use of 894 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full NV Energy North tariff details and sources.
Reno electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Reno, NV?
The centre of Reno lies in NV Energy (Sierra Pacific Power)’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Reno?
On NV Energy North’s D-1 plan, a typical Nevada home using 894 kWh a month pays about 13.60¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $122 a month. The Nevada average over the last 12 months was 13.36¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Reno?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $32 a month on NV Energy North’s D-1 plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $185 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Reno?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On NV Energy North’s OD-1 TOU, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: OD-1 TOU: Peak 6 pm–9 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
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Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the NV Energy North page.