Generator installation cost in Nevada
For natural gas service, installing a 22 kW whole house generator in Nevada costs about $11,369 to $16,469. Electricians in Nevada earn $36.4 an hour, which is 6% higher than the US average of $34.37. That rate sets the electrician price at $3,200 to $5,800.
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Installed costs in Nevada by size
Half-load fuel with Nevada pricing For every model, Generac provides a fuel table. At 18 kW and 24 kW, as well as 26 kW, each hourly fuel rating is no higher than that of the next smaller size, so fuel use per hour doesn't rise in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $8,619 to $13,719 | $1.34/h | $8,919 to $14,219 | $2.65/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,949 to $15,049 | $2.59/h | $10,249 to $15,549 | $4.94/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,769 to $15,869 | $2.25/h | $11,069 to $16,369 | $4.64/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $11,369 to $16,469 | $2.71/h | $11,669 to $16,969 | $6.91/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,789 to $16,889 | $2.70/h | $12,089 to $17,389 | $6.91/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $12,219 to $17,319 | $2.50/h | $12,519 to $17,819 | $5.62/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
Breakdown of the 22 kW price in Nevada
With Nevada's hourly wage at $36.4, which ranks 15th of 51, labor can run up to $300 over US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | The 22 kW bundle at Generac's list price, minus the switch |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference between Generac's listed prices with and without the switch |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,200 to $5,800 | $3,200 to $5,800 | Published install ranges, adjusted to Nevada's $36.4 hourly rate (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $500 to $2,100 | $800 to $2,600 | A gas line runs from the meter; a propane line comes from the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $11,369 to $16,469 | $11,669 to $16,969 | propane leaves out the tank |
Nevada fuel costs
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $13.30 per 1,000 ft³ | $2.71 | $195 |
| Propane | $2.73 a gallon | $6.91 | $497 (182 gal) |
Nevada has cheaper gas: the hourly cost for a 22 kW unit at half load is $2.71 on gas and $6.91 on propane. Here, residential gas ranks 5th cheapest out of 51. The propane price is the EIA U.S. average, which is also the regional figure covering Nevada.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at the U.S. average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $546 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,092 |
Nevada outage figures
In 2025, Nevada customers averaged 128 minutes without power. That's below the US figure of 269 and ranks 45th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 21% of the outage time, while ordinary days averaged 101 minutes. Outages peaked in 2022 at 195 minutes during the past ten years. The average was 122 minutes, placing 2025 at 6 minutes above it.
Each year since 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 128 | 45th | 101 |
| 2024 | 159 | 39th | 64 |
| 2023 | 139 | 36th | 81 |
| 2022 | 195 | 32nd | 77 |
| 2021 | 102 | 44th | 70 |
| 2020 | 73 | 49th | 55 |
| 2019 | 87 | 48th | 78 |
| 2018 | 126 | 41st | 77 |
| 2017 | 114 | 45th | 88 |
| 2016 | 96 | 49th | 74 |
Nevada utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power Co | 1,113,426 | 71 | 0.65 | 110 |
| Sierra Pacific Power Co | 400,458 | 288 | 2.51 | 115 |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | 24,626 | 93 | 0.84 | 111 |
| Overton Power District No 5 | 18,963 | 13 | 0.18 | 74 |
| City of Boulder City | 8,327 | 345 | 0.95 | 363 |
In 2025, customers of City of Boulder City went without power for 345 minutes, compared with 13 minutes for Overton Power District No 5. The 25.8 to one ratio makes your local utility more important than the state's 128 minute figure. Customer-weighted across all utilities, outages hit the average customer 1.13 times during the year, below the 1.35 seen across the US. A 22 kW at half load needs $4.95 of gas over an average Nevada Power Co outage, which runs 110 minutes, or about 1.8 hours.
Major FEMA disasters in Nevada since 2016
Nevada had 3 major disaster declarations: 2 severe storms and 1 flood. The latest was in April 2023, and COVID-19 wasn't included.
The most frequently named counties were Douglas County (3), Storey County (3), Lyon County (2) and Washoe County (2).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4708 |
| March 2017 | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides | DR-4307 |
| February 2017 | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides | DR-4303 |
Nevada and states bordering it
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $11,369 to $16,469 | $36.4 | 128 |
| Arizona | $10,769 to $15,269 | $30.88 | 69 |
| California | $11,869 to $17,569 | $41.28 | 358 |
| Idaho | $10,969 to $15,569 | $32.02 | 291 |
| Oregon | $12,569 to $19,069 | $47.96 | 302 |
| Utah | $10,869 to $15,369 | $31.39 | 117 |
Installation costs are lower in 3 of 5 neighboring states. Arizona has the lowest installation cost at $10,769, while Oregon has the highest at $12,569. Outages vary more than prices: California logged 358 minutes in 2025, compared with 128 here.
The complete source list is: BLS wage data (May 2025), EIA gas data (March to August 2026), EIA propane data (October 26, 2026), EIA outage data, EIA-861, FEMA. All states.