Electricity rates in Nebraska: 12.86¢ per kWh
Homes in Nebraska paid an average of 12.86¢ per kilowatt-hour from August 2025 to July 2026, 29% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. That is the third-lowest of 51, between Louisiana (12.99¢) and Idaho (12.65¢).
The average Nebraska home used 954 kWh a month — the 19th-most of the 51 — so its typical bill came to $123 a month, the 10th-lowest. At the national rate the same 954 kWh would cost $49 more a month.
In July 2026, the latest month published, the Nebraska rate was 13.78¢.
| Rank | State | Average rate | Latest month | Average home use | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Utah | 13.32¢ | 13.12¢ | 778 kWh/mo | $104/mo |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.99¢ | 12.72¢ | 1,200 kWh/mo | $156/mo |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.86¢ | 13.78¢ | 954 kWh/mo | $123/mo |
| 50 | Idaho | 12.65¢ | 13.73¢ | 904 kWh/mo | $114/mo |
| 51 | North Dakota | 12.32¢ | 13.41¢ | 1,075 kWh/mo | $132/mo |
What a month of electricity costs in Nebraska
At 12.86¢ per kWh, every extra 100 kWh a month adds $12.86 to the monthly bill and $154 to the year. The table runs from half to twice the Nebraska average home's 954 kWh, using the same calculation as the calculator above.
| Monthly use | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. rate (17.99¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (half the average) | $64 | $772 | −$26 |
| 954 kWh (state average) | $123 | $1,472 | −$49 |
| 1,450 kWh (1.5× the average) | $186 | $2,238 | −$74 |
| 1,900 kWh (twice the average) | $244 | $2,932 | −$97 |
Nebraska electricity through the year
The average Nebraska home's bill peaked at about $172 in July 2026 and was lowest, about $94, in November 2025. Use ran from 743 kWh in April 2026 to 1,249 kWh in July 2026, 1.7 times as much.
The rate moved too, from 11.57¢ in December 2025 to 13.85¢ in September 2025. A monthly rate includes that month's fuel and seasonal charges, which is why the calculator uses the 12-month average for a yearly estimate.
| Month | Rate | Use per home | Bill per home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 13.16¢ | 1,116 kWh | $147 |
| Sep 2025 | 13.85¢ | 894 kWh | $124 |
| Oct 2025 | 13.13¢ | 767 kWh | $101 |
| Nov 2025 | 12.52¢ | 754 kWh | $94 |
| Dec 2025 | 11.57¢ | 1,109 kWh | $128 |
| Jan 2026 | 11.76¢ | 1,153 kWh | $136 |
| Feb 2026 | 11.79¢ | 1,013 kWh | $119 |
| Mar 2026 | 13.10¢ | 881 kWh | $115 |
| Apr 2026 | 13.28¢ | 743 kWh | $99 |
| May 2026 | 13.59¢ | 790 kWh | $107 |
| Jun 2026 | 13.25¢ | 974 kWh | $129 |
| Jul 2026 | 13.78¢ | 1,249 kWh | $172 |
Largest electricity providers in Nebraska
Among the 10 largest providers listed, average residential rates in 2024 ran from 9.21¢ at Southern Public Power District to 12.36¢ at Omaha Public Power District. On the average Nebraska home's 954 kWh that is a difference of $30 a month.
These are 2024 figures, the latest final year. The Nebraska average was 11.53¢ that year and 12.86¢ over the last 12 months, up 12% — compare the providers with each other, not with today's average.
Together they serve 76% of Nebraska's 905,415 residential customers. The rates are each company's residential revenue divided by kilowatt-hours sold, so customer charges are included; a plan or tier can still differ.
| Provider | Type | Homes served | Average rate | Use per home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | Public power | 362,918 | 12.36¢ | 885 kWh/mo |
| Lincoln Electric System | Municipal | 134,912 | 10.86¢ | 808 kWh/mo |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power | 73,650 | 10.63¢ | 938 kWh/mo |
| City of Grand Island | Municipal | 22,799 | 10.93¢ | 798 kWh/mo |
| Norris Public Power District | Public power | 18,387 | 9.61¢ | 1,518 kWh/mo |
| Loup River Public Power Dist | Public power | 16,292 | 10.59¢ | 1,225 kWh/mo |
| Dawson Power District | Public power | 16,080 | 11.41¢ | 1,271 kWh/mo |
| Southern Public Power District | Public power | 15,215 | 9.21¢ | 1,294 kWh/mo |
| City of Fremont | Municipal | 14,077 | 11.97¢ | 856 kWh/mo |
| City of North Platte | Municipal | 11,906 | 11.36¢ | 824 kWh/mo |