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Utility Choice

With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk — or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.

Internet Information & Referral

Energy Guide
www.energyguide.com
Directory of providers and advice on lowering utility bills

Energy Price Shopping
www.Energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers

Long-Distance Telephone Rates
www.phoneratefinder.com
Unbiased overview of residential long-distance telephone market

United States Postal Service
www.usps.gov/moversnet
Mover’s Guide

 

Major Utility Providers

Electricity

Sierra Pacific Power Company
775-834-3600
http://www.sierrapacific.com/

 

Gas

Sierra Pacific Power Company
775-834-3600
http://www.sierrapacific.com

Southwest Gas
775-882-2126

 

Heating Oil

Berry-Hinkley
775-782-2591

Carson Valley Oil Co.
775-887-7777

National Oil & Burner Co.
775-782-7600

 

Telephone

AT&T
800-222-0300
www.att.com

Verizon
800-483-4000
www.verizon.com

 

Water

Town of Minden
775-782-5975

Truckee Meadows Water Authority
775-834-8080
www.tmh20.com

 

Garbage and Recycling

Douglas Disposal
775-782-5713

Town of Gardnerville
775-782-7134

Town of Minden
775-782-5976

Waste Management
775-329-8822
www.wm.com

 

Cable Television

Charter Communication
1-888-GET-CHARTER

 

Newspapers

Lahontan Valley News
775-423-6041
www.lahontanvalleynews.com

The Record-Courier
775-782-5121
www.recordcourier.com

The Nevada Appeal
775-882-2111
www.nevadaappeal.com

North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
775-831-4666
www.tahoebonanza.com

Reno Gazette-Journal
775-885-5550
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

Sierra Sun
530-587-6061
www.sierrasun.com

Tahoe Daily Tribune
530-541-3880
www.tahoedailytribune.com

Tahoe World
530-587-6061
www.tahoe-world.com