The federal energy tax credits have expired

Costs and payback figures on this page may still assume a federal credit that no longer exists. The 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) and the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) both ended for property placed in service after 31 December 2025, and the home EV charger credit (30C) ended after 30 June 2026. Assume no federal credit on work done today.

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Is Electrification Worth It in Nevada?

Las Vegas: 2,600 heating degree days, 3,200 cooling degree days, and NV Energy.

You run AC from May through September. Heating is light but you still need it—desert nights get cold. Electricity costs $0.13/kWh. Natural gas runs $1.30/therm but isn't available everywhere. NV Energy offers solar rebates and net metering (though they keep trying to kill it).

Heat pumps make sense for most Nevada homes. Your cooling load is the big cost, and a high-SEER heat pump will save $350-600/year compared to an old AC unit. Pair it with solar and you're looking at near-zero summer electric bills. Solar payback in Nevada is 6-8 years—pretty solid for the desert.

Updated 31 July 2026Data from EIA, DSIRE, NREL
Heat Pump Payback
Not Recommended
With incentives
Annual Savings
$2,445
Full electrification
Available Incentives
$1,800
State + utility (federal credits expired)
CO₂ Reduction
12.1 tons
Per year

What Do Energy Costs Look Like in Nevada?

Here's the real data from EIA (Energy Information Administration). These are the rates that determine whether electrification makes financial sense.

Electricity Rate
$0.135/kWh
Natural Gas Rate
$1.35/therm
Average Electric Bill
$145/month
Average Gas Bill
$52/month
Climate Zone
hot
Heating Degree Days
3,200
Cooling Degree Days
2,400

Visual ROI Analysis

Payback Period Comparison

Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment

Annual Savings Comparison

Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit

Cumulative Net Savings Over Time

Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth

Which Upgrades Pay Off the Fastest?

The economics are broken down for each major upgrade. Pay attention to the payback period—that's how long until savings equal your net cost.

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Heat Pump HVAC

Upfront Cost$12,000 - $22,000
Total Incentives-$800
Net Cost$11,200 - $21,200
Annual Savings$9/yr
Payback PeriodNot Recommended
Lifetime ROI7%
CO₂ Reduction1.8 tons/yr
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Solar Panels

Upfront Cost$15,000 - $30,000
Total Incentives-$0
Net Cost$15,000 - $30,000
Annual Savings$1,094/yr
Payback Period21.6 years
Lifetime ROI142%
CO₂ Reduction3.8 tons/yr
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Heat Pump Water Heater

Upfront Cost$2,500 - $4,500
Total Incentives-$600
Net Cost$1,900 - $3,900
Annual Savings$203/yr
Payback Period16.5 years
Lifetime ROI67%
CO₂ Reduction1.8 tons/yr

EV Charger + Electric Vehicle

Upfront Cost$800 - $2,500
Total Incentives-$400
Net Cost$400 - $2,100
Annual Savings$1,140/yr
Payback Period1.2 years
Lifetime ROI1475%
CO₂ Reduction4.8 tons/yr

Should You Go All-In?

Here's what it costs to electrify everything at once—heat pump HVAC, solar panels, heat pump water heater, and EV charger. The upfront cost is high, but so are the savings.

Total Upfront Cost
$30,300 - $59,000
Total Incentives
-$1,800
Net Cost After Incentives
$28,500 - $57,200
Annual Energy Savings
$2,445/year
Lifetime Savings (18 years)
$44,018
Simple Payback
19.4 years
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Best ROI for Nevada

Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 1.2 years and an ROI of 1475%.

0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.

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