Utilities listed
27
Nebraska, 2025
Homes counted
916 thousand
Residential customers
Average price
12.05 cents
Per kWh, Nebraska
Average bill
$117.23
Per month
Utilities serving Nebraska homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in NE | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) | Public power district | 368,728 | 13.29 | $120.78 |
| Lincoln Electric System | Municipal | 136,859 | 11.15 | $93.59 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power district | 74,220 | 10.93 | $104.76 |
| City of Grand Island | Municipal | 22,563 | 10.32 | $88.27 |
| Norris Public Power District | Public power district | 19,395 | 9.54 | $147.86 |
| Loup River Public Power District | Public power district | 16,449 | 10.82 | $138.37 |
| Dawson Power District | Public power district | 16,116 | 11.32 | $148.03 |
| Southern Public Power District | Public power district | 15,389 | 9.10 | $122.20 |
| City of Fremont | Municipal | 14,170 | 12.27 | $108.57 |
| City of North Platte | Municipal | 12,062 | 11.68 | $96.47 |
| City of Hastings | Municipal | 11,655 | 11.83 | $96.21 |
| Cornhusker Public Power District | Public power district | 7,406 | 11.02 | $164.50 |
| Northeast Power | Public power district | 6,860 | 9.56 | $135.84 |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Power District | Public power district | 6,178 | 9.29 | $138.06 |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power District | Public power district | 6,017 | 9.01 | $124.51 |
| City of South Sioux City | Municipal | 5,111 | 12.91 | $108.79 |
| Butler Public Power District | Public power district | 4,825 | 11.64 | $137.59 |
| Custer Public Power District | Public power district | 4,707 | 13.09 | $174.41 |
| Perennial Public Power District | Public power district | 4,147 | 10.06 | $159.27 |
| City of Lexington | Municipal | 3,911 | 10.40 | $127.76 |
| South Central Public Power District | Public power district | 3,778 | 9.48 | $132.42 |
| Midwest Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 2,400 | 12.03 | $144.84 |
| Southwest Public Power District | Public power district | 2,178 | 10.54 | $139.19 |
| Stanton County Public Power District | Public power district | 2,147 | 10.87 | $128.23 |
| High West Energy | Cooperative | 1,775 | 14.73 | $139.57 |
| Highline Electric Association | Cooperative | 749 | 15.18 | $136.77 |
| Y-W Electric Association | Cooperative | 0 | 15.66 | $121.70 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in NE counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Nebraska's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in NE | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal utility | 7 | 206,331 | 26.8% |
| Electric cooperative | 4 | 4,924 | 0.6% |
| Public power district | 16 | 558,540 | 72.6% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Nebraska utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal utility | 7 | 11.23 |
| Electric cooperative | 4 | 14.63 |
| Public power district | 16 | 12.12 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is Lincoln Electric System (136,859 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Midwest Electric Membership Corporation (2,400 homes), and the largest public power district is Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) (368,728 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Nebraska utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileOPPD369 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
- ProfileLincoln Electric System137 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileNebraska Public Power District75 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
- ProfileCity of Grand Island23 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileNorris Public Power District19 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
How Nebraska compares
The statewide average residential price is 12.05 cents per kWh and the average bill is $117.23 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Nebraska electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 9.10 cents at Southern Public Power District to 13.29 cents at OPPD.
Can you switch electric companies in Nebraska?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Nebraska Power Review Board.
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Nebraska electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Nebraska?
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) serves the most residential customers in Nebraska, about 369 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Nebraska?
EIA lists 27 electric utilities with residential customers in Nebraska for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Nebraska utility has the lowest average price?
Among Nebraska utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Southern Public Power District had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 9.10 cents per kWh and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) had the highest at 13.29 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Nebraska?
Usually not. Households in Nebraska buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.