AC running cost in Nevada
A typical 2,000 sq ft Nevada home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 2,450 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $332, peaking in Jul at about $89.
At a glance
Nevada ranks 9th of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (13.53¢/kWh) is 26% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 43rd highest. Its climate brings 2,166 cooling degree days a year (6th most), so cooling demand is 97% higher than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 27% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs May–Oct.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $332 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 13.53¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 12.77¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 2,166 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $74 |
Utilities with verified rates on this site: NV Energy (Nevada Power) (Las Vegas page).
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | 3,063 | $535 |
| California | 33.25¢ | 929 | $349 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | 2,166 | $332 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | 538 | $80 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | 489 | $72 |
| Oregon | 15.4¢ | 232 | $40 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| Mar | 17 | 19 | $3 |
| Apr | 54 | 61 | $8 |
| May | 181 | 205 | $28 |
| Jun | 388 | 439 | $59 |
| Jul ★ | 583 | 659 | $89 |
| Aug | 534 | 605 | $82 |
| Sep | 311 | 352 | $48 |
| Oct | 88 | 100 | $14 |
| Nov | 5 | 6 | $1 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | $0 |
★ peak month.
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Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $214 | $199 | $174 | $155 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $286 | $265 | $232 | $206 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $357 | $332 | $290 | $258 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $446 | $414 | $363 | $322 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $536 | $497 | $435 | $387 |
Average insulation; 13.53¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
| Month | Cooling degree days | kWh | Cost |
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.