Compare APS and NV Energy electricity rates side by side. See per-kWh rates, bills, peak hours, and rate plans to find the cheaper option.
Rate Comparison
Metric
APS
NV Energy
State
Arizona
Nevada
Standard Plan Rate
~14.1¢/kWh
~11.5¢/kWh
Plan Rate Range
3.5¢–34.4¢/kWh
6.6¢–49.4¢/kWh
Time-of-Use
12.3¢/kWh off-peak / 34.4¢/kWh peak
9.1¢/kWh off-peak / 49.4¢/kWh peak
Data Updated
February 2026
February 2026
Key Findings
NV Energy has the lower median rate (9.10¢/kWh vs 13.50¢/kWh) — about 32.6% less expensive on the standard plan.
APS serves Arizona while NV Energy serves Nevada — these utilities don't directly compete, but rate benchmarking still helps.
Time-of-use plans can save 15–30% if you can shift dishwasher, laundry, and EV charging to off-peak windows.
Use our free bill check to confirm whether your current plan is the cheapest option for your usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has lower rates: APS or NV Energy?
Based on median residential rates, NV Energy has the lower per-kWh rate. The standard plans are ~14.1¢/kWh (APS) and ~11.5¢/kWh (NV Energy).
Can I switch between APS and NV Energy?
APS and NV Energy serve different geographic areas (Arizona and Nevada), so customers typically can't switch between them. However, you can compare your rate to other utilities using our verification tool.
How do I check if I'm overpaying on my APS or NV Energy bill?
Upload your bill to Utility Check for an independent verification. We compare your rate plan against alternatives, identify billing errors, and provide a call script to dispute incorrect charges. The free sanity check takes under 60 seconds.
Are time-of-use plans worth it for APS or NV Energy customers?
TOU plans typically save 15–30% for customers who can shift heavy usage (laundry, dishwasher, EV charging, pool pumps) to off-peak windows. APS offers Time-of-Use 4pm-7pm Weekdays (RTOUE47) at 12.3¢/kWh off-peak / 34.4¢/kWh peak. NV Energy offers Optional Domestic Service Time of Use (OD-1 TOU) at 9.1¢/kWh off-peak / 49.4¢/kWh peak.