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Nebraska electricity rates by utility, 2025
Nebraska homes paid an average of 12.05¢ per kWh in 2025, the 3rd lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 973 kWh a month for an average bill of $117. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 9.01¢ (Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist) to 14.62¢ (High West Energy, Inc).
- 12.05¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.52¢ (+4.5%) vs 2024
- $117Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 973 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 13.54¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 12.80¢
How Nebraska compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Nebraska is 30% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.52¢ (+4.5%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 13.54¢ per kWh, against 12.80¢ in August 2025 (+0.74¢ (+5.8%)).
Every Nebraska provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | Full-service utility | 368,728 | 13.29¢ | $121 | +0.93¢ (+7.5%) |
| Lincoln Electric System | Full-service utility | 136,859 | 11.15¢ | $94 | +0.29¢ (+2.7%) |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Full-service utility | 74,220 | 10.95¢ | $104 | +0.32¢ (+3.0%) |
| City of Grand Island (NE) | Full-service utility | 22,563 | 10.32¢ | $88 | −0.61¢ (-5.6%) |
| Norris Public Power District | Full-service utility | 19,395 | 9.54¢ | $148 | −0.07¢ (-0.7%) |
| Loup River Public Power Dist | Full-service utility | 16,449 | 10.82¢ | $138 | +0.23¢ (+2.2%) |
| Dawson Power District | Full-service utility | 16,116 | 11.32¢ | $148 | −0.09¢ (-0.8%) |
| Southern Public Power District | Full-service utility | 15,389 | 9.10¢ | $122 | −0.12¢ (-1.3%) |
| City of Fremont (NE) | Full-service utility | 14,170 | 12.27¢ | $109 | +0.30¢ (+2.5%) |
| City of North Platte | Full-service utility | 12,062 | 11.68¢ | $96 | +0.31¢ (+2.8%) |
| City of Hastings (NE) | Full-service utility | 11,655 | 11.83¢ | $96 | +0.51¢ (+4.5%) |
| Cornhusker Public Power Dist | Full-service utility | 7,406 | 11.02¢ | $164 | +0.17¢ (+1.6%) |
| Northeast Power | Full-service utility | 6,860 | 9.56¢ | $136 | −0.16¢ (-1.7%) |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist | Full-service utility | 6,178 | 9.29¢ | $138 | −0.12¢ (-1.3%) |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | Full-service utility | 6,017 | 9.01¢ | $125 | +0.57¢ (+6.8%) |
| City of South Sioux City | Full-service utility | 5,111 | 12.91¢ | $109 | +0.01¢ (+0.1%) |
| Butler Public Power District (NE) | Full-service utility | 4,825 | 11.64¢ | $138 | +0.54¢ (+4.8%) |
| Custer Public Power District | Full-service utility | 4,707 | 13.09¢ | $174 | +0.38¢ (+3.0%) |
| Perennial Public Power Dist | Full-service utility | 4,147 | 10.06¢ | $159 | +0.32¢ (+3.3%) |
| City of Lexington (NE) | Full-service utility | 3,911 | 10.40¢ | $128 | +0.39¢ (+3.9%) |
| South Central Public Pwr Dist | Full-service utility | 3,778 | 9.48¢ | $132 | −0.06¢ (-0.6%) |
| Midwest Electric Member Corp (NE) | Full-service utility | 2,400 | 12.03¢ | $145 | −0.01¢ (-0.1%) |
| Southwest Public Power Dist | Full-service utility | 2,178 | 10.54¢ | $139 | +0.38¢ (+3.7%) |
| Stanton County Public Pwr Dist | Full-service utility | 2,147 | 10.87¢ | $128 | n/a |
| High West Energy, Inc | Full-service utility | 1,775 | 14.62¢ | $129 | −0.06¢ (-0.4%) |
| Highline Electric Assn | Full-service utility | 749 | 15.30¢ | $136 | +1.15¢ (+8.1%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.