Utility Providers in Sparks, Nevada

Sparks is served by 38 utility providers across 5 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in Washoe County.

Washoe County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Sparks vs. US average

Electricity
16.1¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% above NV state average (15.0¢)
Natural gas
$18.69/Mcf
↑ 29% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Sparks-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Sparks

Electricity$100-$149 (16.1¢–16.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$60/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Sparks heats its homes

70%
25%
5%

70% natural gas · 25% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Sparks

Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 16.1¢ per kWh.

Sparks
16.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Sierra Pacific Power Co, Surprise Valley Electrification.

Internet providers in Sparks

Sparks has strong broadband coverage.

AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Roller Network
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Uprise Fiber
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Sierra Pacific Power Co
Surprise Valley Electrification

Natural Gas 2 providers

Southwest Gas Corp

Water 25 providers

ALPINE MOBILE HOME PARK
EMPIRE MINING COMPANY
GRANDVIEW TERRACE WATER DISTRICT
GREAT BASIN WATER CO COLD SPRINGS
GREAT BASIN WATER CO SPANISH SPRINGS
INCLINE VILLAGE GID
KE TA MOBILE HOME PARK
LARK MOBILE HOME PARK
MOUNT ROSE BOWL PROPERTY OWNERS WATER CO
OLD WASHOE ESTATES
RENO SAHARA TRAILER PARK
RIO VISTA NV LLC
ROSEMOUNT WATER CO
SILVER KNOLLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WATERWORKS INC
SUNRISE ESTATES
SUTCLIFFE MOBILE PARK
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY
VERDI MEADOWS UTILITY COMPANY INC
WADSWORTH MOBILE HOME PARK

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Waste Management (Sparks Sanitation)

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
Ethos Broadband
Fixed Wireless
Roller Network
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 200 Mbps
Uprise Fiber
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Sparks, NV

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.