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Electricity Rate in Nebraska (2026): 13.59c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Nebraska is 13.59 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 4.85c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Nebraska commercial rate is 8.36c/kWh and the industrial rate is 9.25c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
13.59¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-26%
4.85c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$119
964 kWh
Provider Choice
No
Regulated monopoly

Nebraska Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Nebraska electricity averages 13.59 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 4.85c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Nebraska households is $119 based on typical usage of 964 kWh.

Nebraska is the only US state where every electricity customer is served by public power - there are no investor-owned utilities anywhere in the state. That structure helps keep Nebraska's rate at 13.59c/kWh (May 2026), below the US average of 18.44c. Three large public utilities dominate: the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the state's largest, which generates and wholesales power and serves 84 of 93 counties; the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), the largest retail utility, serving the Omaha area; and the Lincoln Electric System (LES). Rates are set by each utility's own governing board - NPPD's directors are popularly elected - rather than by a state public service commission, and there is no residential retail choice. Coal still supplies the largest share of Nebraska's electricity (around 43%), followed by wind near a third (Nebraska is a top wind state), nuclear about 16% from NPPD's Cooper Nuclear Station at Brownville, and only a thin natural-gas slice. For 2026 the boards approved modest increases: OPPD raised rates about 6.3% (roughly 6% for residential, about $7 on a typical bill) effective January 1, NPPD about 3% on retail, and LES about 3% - driven by higher power costs, reliability investment, and surging demand. The biggest new pressure is data centers: Google operates multiple Nebraska facilities with more proposed, and Meta has built in the Omaha area, demand growth that led OPPD to keep its North Omaha coal units running for reliability.

Generation mix: Coal 43%, wind 33%, nuclear 16%, natural gas 4%, hydro 3%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Nebraska rates rose 3.3% year-over-year as of May 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 6.2% over the same period.

Regulated: You Cannot Switch Electricity Suppliers

OPPD / LES / NPPD (public utilities) operates as the regulated utility in Nebraska. Retail electricity choice is not available for residential customers. Options for reducing your bill include: time-of-use rate optimization, energy efficiency upgrades, and rooftop solar.

Your Nebraska Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (964 kWh x 13.59c)$131.01
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$141.01
Nebraska Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)13.59c
Commercial (US 13.54c)8.36c
Industrial (US 8.71c)9.25c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
OPPD / LES / NPPD (public utilities)
Adjacent States
South Dakota15.73c
Iowa14.14c
Kansas15.13c
Colorado16.16c
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Nebraska Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Nebraska in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Nebraska is 13.59 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 4.85c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh (-26%). The average monthly electricity bill in Nebraska is approximately $119 based on 964 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Nebraska?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Nebraska is 8.36 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 13.54c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Nebraska?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Nebraska is 9.25 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 8.71c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Nebraska?+
No - Nebraska operates a regulated electricity market. OPPD / LES / NPPD (public utilities) serves as the regulated monopoly utility. Customers cannot switch electricity generation suppliers. Options for reducing bills include time-of-use rate optimization (where available), energy efficiency upgrades, and solar installation.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Nebraska?+
The average Nebraska household uses approximately 964 kWh per month. At 13.59c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $119. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Nebraska?+
Nebraska's generation mix is primarily Coal 43%, wind 33%, nuclear 16%, natural gas 4%, hydro 3%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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