Nevada Power Company (NV Energy) Rate Selection Guide
Nevada Power Company, doing business as NV Energy, is a regulated electric utility serving about 1.04 million customers in southern Nevada. Fully deployed AMI smart meters provide 15-minute interval data via the MyAccount portal and CSV download, with third-party API access available through Nectar.
Nevada Power Company (NV Energy) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS — General Service | Small commercial (no demand charge) | $25.50/mo + the published tariff + riders | Small businesses under 3,500 kWh/month |
| LGS-1 — Large General Service 1 | Demand-metered commercial | $15.80/mo + $3.68/kW facilities + $4.01/kW demand + the published tariff | Mid-size commercial under 300 kW |
| LGS-2 — Large General Service 2 | TOU demand (300–999 kW) | $122.40/mo + $2.68/kW facilities + TOU demand to $12.81/kW (summer on-peak) | Large commercial 300–999 kW |
| LGS-3 — Large General Service 3 | TOU demand (1,000 kW+) | $214.10/mo + $2.73/kW facilities + TOU demand to $13.61/kW (summer on-peak) | Largest C&I; candidates for 704B exit |
Market Overview
Nevada Power is a fully regulated, vertically integrated electric utility under the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN). Residential and small/mid-size commercial customers buy bundled service at PUCN-approved rates with no retail supplier choice. However, under NRS/NAC Chapter 704B, very large customers (generally 1 MW or more of load) may apply to exit bundled utility service and purchase energy from an alternative provider on the open market — subject to PUCN approval and payment of an exit/impact fee to protect remaining customers. Several Nevada casinos and data centers (e.g., MGM, Wynn, Caesars, Switch) have used 704B to leave NV Energy service. The PUCN also approved a commercial demand-charge structure (effective 2026) that increased the fixed demand-cost recovery for general-service customers.
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Current Rate Schedules
Rates are set in Nevada Power's PUCN-approved electric tariff (Southern Nevada schedules), with quarterly Base Tariff Energy Rate (BTER) / Deferred Energy Accounting Adjustment (DEAA) updates. Bills combine a Basic Service Charge, volumetric energy charges per kWh (with rider adders: DEAA, TRED, REPR, EE, NDPP), and — for larger customers — Facilities and Demand charges per kW, with summer time-of-use periods. Verified figures below are from NV Energy's Southern Nevada commercial Statement of Rates; rider/energy components are adjusted quarterly.
Effective: April 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS — General Service | commercial | Non-residential customers whose energy use does not exceed 3,500 kWh in any billing period. | Basic Service Charge $25.50/month (+$2.50 per additional meter). Verified energy charge the published tariff plus riders (DEAA $0.005, TRED $0.00083, REPR $0.00043, EE $0.00063, NDPP the published tariff). No demand charge at this size. An optional time-of-use variant (OGS-TOU) is available. | — |
| OGS-TOU — Optional General Service, Time-of-Use | commercial | GS customers who elect time-of-use pricing. | Basic Service Charge $25.50/month. Verified energy charges: winter (all other) the published tariff, summer on-peak the published tariff, summer off-peak the published tariff, plus the standard riders. Summer on-peak is June 1–Sept 30, 1:01–7 p.m. weekdays. | — |
| LGS-1 — Large General Service 1 | commercial | Non-residential customers exceeding 3,500 kWh where billing demand does not exceed 299 kW. | Basic Service Charge $15.80/month (+$6.25 per additional meter). Verified Facilities Charge $3.68/kW, Demand Charge $4.01/kW, energy charge the published tariff, plus riders. An optional TOU variant (OLGS-1-TOU) splits the demand charge into winter ($0.26/kW) and summer on-peak ($7.60/kW) with a lower energy rate. | — |
| LGS-2 — Large General Service 2 | commercial | Non-residential customers exceeding 3,500 kWh with demand of 300 kW up to 999 kW. | Secondary service: Basic Service Charge $122.40/month, Facilities Charge $2.68/kW, time-of-use Demand Charges (verified: winter $0.60/kW, summer on-peak $12.81/kW, summer mid-peak $2.65/kW), energy ~$0.058–the published tariff by TOU period, plus riders. Primary-service rates are slightly lower. Summer on-peak 1:01–7 p.m. daily (Jun 1–Sep 30). | — |
| LGS-3 — Large General Service 3 | industrial | Non-residential customers exceeding 3,500 kWh with demand of 1,000 kW or greater. | Largest C&I demand class with time-of-use demand and energy charges. Verified primary-service example: Basic Service Charge $214.10/month, Facilities Charge $2.73/kW, Demand Charges winter $0.85/kW, summer on-peak $13.61/kW, summer mid-peak $3.36/kW; energy ~$0.0545–the published tariff by TOU period, plus riders. An Optional Large General Service-3P High Load Factor (OLGS-3P-HLF) variant exists for high-load-factor customers. | — |
| 704B Distribution-Only Service / Large-Customer Exit | industrial | Very large customers (generally 1 MW+) approved under NAC Chapter 704B to buy energy from an alternative provider. | Eligible 704B customers leave bundled generation service and take Distribution-Only Service from NV Energy, paying distribution/transmission charges plus a PUCN-approved exit/impact fee. They procure energy and generation from a competitive provider. See PUCN dockets and NV Energy's 704B / Expanded Solar (ESER) provisions. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small business / retail storefront
Small commercial sites under 3,500 kWh per billing period belong on GS, with TOU as an option if usage is concentrated off-peak.
GS has no demand charge; OGS-TOU can help if load is mostly off-peak, but summer on-peak energy is the published tariff.
- Confirm you stay under 3,500 kWh to remain on GS
- Model OGS-TOU only if load is off-peak heavy
- Track usage in MyAccount to catch class changes
Mid-size commercial building
Buildings between ~3,500 kWh and 299 kW demand fall on LGS-1; managing peak kW is the key lever.
LGS-1 adds a $3.68/kW facilities charge and $4.01/kW demand charge; OLGS-1-TOU concentrates demand cost into summer on-peak ($7.60/kW) with lower energy.
- Reduce coincident peak demand to lower kW charges
- Compare LGS-1 vs OLGS-1-TOU using interval data
- Investigate storage or load-shifting for peak shaving
Large facility (300–999 kW)
Large commercial loads on LGS-2 should aggressively manage summer on-peak demand, which is the dominant charge.
Summer on-peak demand is $12.81/kW (secondary); shifting load out of the 1:01–7 p.m. window yields the biggest savings.
- Target the summer on-peak window for load reduction
- Consider battery storage for peak shaving
- Check primary vs secondary service economics
Largest industrial / data center (1 MW+)
The biggest loads on LGS-3 should evaluate both demand optimization and a NAC 704B market exit.
LGS-3 summer on-peak demand reaches $13.61/kW; very large customers may save more by procuring energy competitively under 704B, net of the PUCN exit fee.
- Model 704B exit economics including the impact/exit fee
- Engage PUCN process early — approval takes time
- Combine demand management with competitive procurement
Historical Rate Trends
NV Energy rates change through general rate cases (base rates) and quarterly fuel/energy adjustments (BTER and DEAA). A controversial commercial demand-charge restructuring was approved by the PUCN and took effect in 2026.
April 1, 2026
PUCN-approved demand-charge structure and quarterly BTER updates took effect for Southern Nevada commercial customers, increasing fixed demand-cost recovery for general-service classes.
Structure change (varies by customer)Overall trend: Energy charges fluctuate quarterly with fuel costs; base and demand-charge structure has trended toward greater fixed demand-cost recovery for commercial customers.
Next expected change: Quarterly BTER/DEAA adjustments continue; next general rate case outcomes per PUCN's Southern Nevada GRC schedule.
Cost Optimization Strategies
For NV Energy commercial customers, the largest savings come from reducing summer on-peak demand and energy, choosing the optimal rate class/TOU option, and — for the very largest loads — evaluating a 704B market exit.
Shave summer on-peak demand
For: LGS-1/2/3 demand-metered customers
Summer on-peak (Jun–Sep, 1:01–7 p.m.) demand charges reach $12.81/kW (LGS-2) and $13.61/kW (LGS-3). Shifting or curtailing peak load and using storage cuts the most expensive charges.
Optimize rate class and TOU option
For: All commercial customers
Verify the account is on the correct class for its demand, and model optional TOU variants (OGS-TOU, OLGS-1-TOU) against standard schedules using 15-minute interval data.
Evaluate NAC 704B market exit
For: Very large C&I (1 MW+)
Loads of roughly 1 MW or more can apply to leave bundled service and buy energy competitively, paying distribution-only charges plus a PUCN exit fee. Casinos and data centers have done this.
Use interval data for M&V
For: All C&I customers
Download 15-minute CSV from MyAccount (or via the Nectar API) to benchmark, run measurement & verification on efficiency projects, and qualify for demand response.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Nevada Power Company (NV Energy) interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nevada Power offer 15-minute interval data for commercial accounts?▾
Yes. NV Energy has full AMI smart-meter coverage and provides 15-minute interval data, available the day after consumption. Download it as CSV from the MyAccount Download Usage tool (up to 12+ months), or use Nectar for automated API feeds (see docs.nectarclimate.com).
How do third parties access our usage data — is there Green Button?▾
There is no Green Button program. Third parties use form-based authorization (Seller's Energy Consumption Form or Peak Demand Request Form) for one-time data, or connect via Nectar, which provides API access to billing and interval data after customer authorization — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
What drives our commercial bill the most?▾
For LGS-1/2/3 customers, summer on-peak demand charges (per kW) are the dominant cost — up to $12.81/kW (LGS-2) and $13.61/kW (LGS-3). Reducing coincident peak demand in the Jun–Sep 1:01–7 p.m. window typically delivers the largest savings.
Can a very large customer leave NV Energy and buy power elsewhere?▾
Yes, under NAC Chapter 704B. Customers with roughly 1 MW or more of load can apply to the PUCN to exit bundled service, procure energy from a competitive provider, and take Distribution-Only Service from NV Energy — paying a PUCN-approved exit/impact fee. Several casinos and data centers have done this.
Is EDI available for our billing data?▾
No. NV Energy does not offer EDI for customer billing, consumption, or interval data — its EDI is limited to supplier/procurement systems. Use MyAccount CSV downloads or Nectar's API for programmatic billing/usage data.
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