Sierra Pacific Power Company (NV Energy) Rate Selection Guide
Sierra Pacific Power Company, doing business as NV Energy, provides electric and natural gas service to roughly 382,000 electric customers across Northern Nevada. It operates AMI smart meters with 15-minute interval data, accessible via the MyAccount portal (CSV downloads) and programmatically through Nectar's API.
Sierra Pacific Power Company (NV Energy) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | Small commercial | $0.09220/kWh effective; $35.75/mo | Small businesses under 50 kW and 10,000 kWh/month. |
| GS-2 (secondary) | Medium commercial | $0.07040/kWh + $4.05/kW demand + $7.95/kW facilities | Mid-sized facilities 50-500 kW. |
| GS-2-TOU | Medium commercial (TOU) | $0.13260 on-peak / $0.06701 off-peak summer; $10.77/kW demand | 500-1,000 kW with shiftable load. |
| GS-3 (secondary) | Large industrial | $0.11588 on-peak / $0.05881 winter; $12.24/kW demand | Large facilities 1,000 kW+. |
Market Overview
Sierra Pacific Power Company (NV Energy) is a vertically integrated investor-owned utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN). Nevada does not offer retail electric choice for most customers — rates are bundled (generation, transmission, distribution). However, under NRS/NAC Chapter 704B, large customers (generally 1 MW+) may apply to the PUCN to exit bundled service and purchase energy on the open market, taking Distribution Only Service from NV Energy; an exit (impact) fee typically applies.
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Current Rate Schedules
Rates below are bundled (generation + transmission + distribution) standard electric rate schedules for general/commercial customers, effective January 1, 2026 as authorized by the PUCN. A Universal Energy Charge (UEC) of $0.00039/kWh and a Local Government Fee (Washoe County ~5%) apply on top. GS-2 and GS-3 effective per-kWh energy rates vary by voltage level; demand charges are billed per kW. Note: large customers may pursue NAC 704B market exit for Distribution Only Service.
Effective: January 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Service (GS-1) | commercial | Non-residential customers with demand under 50 kW and under 10,000 kWh/month. | Basic Service Charge $35.75/mo; total effective energy rate $0.09220/kWh (includes BTGR+BTER, riders). No demand charge. | — |
| Medium General Service (GS-2) | commercial | Non-residential customers with monthly demand 50-500 kW or 10,000+ kWh/month. | Secondary voltage: Basic Service Charge $15.50/mo, Facilities Charge $7.95/kW, Demand Charge $4.05/kW, total effective energy $0.07040/kWh. Lower demand and energy rates apply at primary and transmission voltage. | — |
| Medium General Service Time-of-Use (GS-2-TOU) | commercial | Non-residential customers with demand 500-1,000 kW. | Secondary voltage: Basic Service Charge $30.25/mo, Facilities Charge $7.75/kW; Demand Charge $10.77/kW summer on-peak / $1.42/kW winter; energy $0.13260/kWh summer on-peak, $0.06701 summer off-peak, $0.05577 winter. | — |
| Large General Service (GS-3) | industrial | Non-residential customers with monthly maximum demand of 1,000 kW or greater. | Secondary voltage: Basic Service Charge $593.00/mo, Facilities Charge $7.50/kW; Demand Charge $12.24/kW summer on-peak / $1.56/kW winter; energy $0.11588/kWh summer on-peak, $0.06948 summer off-peak, $0.05881 winter. Transmission voltage offers lower rates. | — |
| Optional Medium General Service TOU (OGS-2-TOU) | commercial | GS-2 customers who elect time-of-use pricing. | Secondary voltage: Basic Service Charge $30.50/mo, Facilities Charge $7.35/kW; Demand $9.98/kW summer on-peak / $1.68 winter; energy $0.13126/kWh summer on-peak, $0.06616 off-peak, $0.05551 winter. | — |
| Irrigation Service (IS-1) | agricultural | Nonagricultural and agricultural irrigation pumping, Nov 1 - end of February. | Basic Service Charge $35.00/mo; total effective energy rate $0.12653/kWh. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-sized commercial facility (office, retail, light industrial)
Facilities in the 50-500 kW range should confirm GS-2 placement and monitor demand to avoid pushing into the 500 kW+ TOU tier prematurely.
GS-2 secondary energy (~$0.0704/kWh) plus $4.05/kW demand is generally lower-cost than TOU schedules for steady loads under 500 kW.
- Download MyAccount interval CSVs to find your monthly peak kW
- Stagger HVAC and equipment startups to flatten demand
- Consider primary-voltage service if you control the transformer
Large facility 1,000 kW+ with shiftable load
GS-3 customers should aggressively manage the summer on-peak window and evaluate transmission-voltage service.
Summer on-peak demand reaches $12.24/kW (secondary) and energy $0.11588/kWh; shifting load to off-peak or winter roughly halves the energy rate.
- Automate load curtailment for the 3:01-9:00 p.m. summer peak
- Use the Nectar API to feed interval data into an EMS
- Maintain power factor above 90% to avoid kVArh penalties
Very large customer (1 MW+) seeking lowest supply cost
Evaluate a NAC 704B application to exit bundled service for competitive market supply while keeping NV Energy distribution.
Market supply can beat bundled generation rates for large loads, but the PUCN exit/impact fee and approval process must be modeled.
- Model the exit fee against multi-year market price forecasts
- Engage a qualified energy advisor for the 704B filing
- Confirm metering supports interval settlement
Multi-site portfolio operator
Consolidate 5+ accounts under Master Summary Billing for single-bill management and a unified usage download across sites.
Summary Billing simplifies multi-property analysis and benchmarking without changing underlying rates.
- Ensure all accounts are paperless and in good standing
- Submit the Northern Nevada Summary Billing form
- Pull consolidated interval data for portfolio benchmarking
Historical Rate Trends
NV Energy rates are reset through periodic PUCN proceedings, including General Rate Cases and quarterly Deferred Energy Accounting Adjustment (DEAA) and Base Tariff Energy Rate (BTER) filings. The current commercial schedules took effect January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2026
PUCN-authorized 2026 commercial rate schedules took effect for Sierra Pacific Power general/commercial customers.
n/aOverall trend: Rates have generally trended upward with fuel costs and infrastructure investment, partially offset by deferred-energy credits.
Next expected change: Next adjustment expected via PUCN rate filings; SPPC filed a tariff revision in March 2026.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because GS-2-TOU and GS-3 carry steep summer on-peak demand and energy charges, the largest savings for Northern Nevada C&I customers come from shaving peak demand and shifting load out of the 3:01-9:00 p.m. summer window.
Peak demand management
For: GS-2, GS-2-TOU, GS-3
Use interval data to identify and stagger demand peaks; target the summer on-peak window where demand charges reach $10-13/kW.
Load shifting to off-peak
For: GS-2-TOU, GS-3
Shift discretionary load to summer off-peak or winter hours, where energy can be roughly half the on-peak rate.
Service voltage optimization
For: GS-2, GS-3
Where feasible, take service at primary or transmission voltage to access lower facilities, demand, and energy rates.
Power factor correction
For: GS-2, GS-3
Maintain power factor at or above 90% to avoid the $0.0014/kVArh power factor adjustment on GS-2 and GS-3.
NAC 704B market exit
For: Large industrial 1 MW+
Large customers (1 MW+) can evaluate exiting bundled service for competitive supply while taking Distribution Only Service; weigh the PUCN exit fee against market savings.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Sierra Pacific Power Company (NV Energy) interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Northern Nevada business download its interval data from NV Energy?▾
Sign in to MyAccount, open View Usage > Download Usage, select a date range (1+ year), enter an email, and submit. NV Energy emails a link to a ZIP of CSV files containing 15-minute interval usage and a separate demand file, typically within 1-24 hours.
Can a third-party energy consultant access our NV Energy data programmatically?▾
Yes. NV Energy has no proprietary API, but Nectar provides API access to Sierra Pacific Power billing and 15-minute interval data once the customer authorizes the connection — see docs.nectarclimate.com. For a one-time 12-month peak demand report, the Peak Demand Request Form is a free direct alternative.
Does Sierra Pacific Power offer Green Button or EDI?▾
No confirmed Green Button (Download My Data or Connect My Data) implementation exists, and NV Energy is not listed as offering formal EDI transactions for commercial customers. Use MyAccount CSV downloads or Nectar's API (docs.nectarclimate.com) for programmatic data.
Which rate schedule applies to a mid-sized commercial facility in Reno?▾
Facilities with demand from 50 kW up to 500 kW (or 10,000+ kWh/month) fall under Medium General Service (GS-2), which adds a facilities charge and demand charge on top of a lower energy rate. Facilities at or above 500 kW use GS-2-TOU, and those at 1,000 kW+ use Large General Service (GS-3) with time-of-use energy and demand pricing.
Can a large Nevada customer leave bundled NV Energy service?▾
Under NAC/NRS Chapter 704B, large customers (generally 1 MW+) may apply to the PUCN to exit bundled supply and buy energy on the open market while taking Distribution Only Service from NV Energy. An exit/impact fee typically applies, and PUCN approval is required.
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