Nebraska Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Nebraska is 13.78¢/kWh (the 7th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $172.11, per EIA data. That rate is 4.5¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13.16 | 146.93 | 1116 |
| September 2025 | 13.85 | 123.77 | 894 |
| October 2025 | 13.13 | 100.66 | 767 |
| November 2025 | 12.52 | 94.36 | 754 |
| December 2025 | 11.57 | 128.25 | 1109 |
| January 2026 | 11.76 | 135.64 | 1153 |
| February 2026 | 11.79 | 119.50 | 1013 |
| March 2026 | 13.10 | 115.45 | 881 |
| April 2026 | 13.28 | 98.64 | 743 |
| May 2026 | 13.59 | 107.36 | 790 |
| June 2026 | 13.25 | 129.08 | 974 |
| July 2026 | 13.78 | 172.11 | 1249 |
Nebraska vs the U.S. average
| Nebraska | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 13.78¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $172.11 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1249 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +7.3% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +19.4% | +32.4% |
Nebraska's average residential rate of 13.78¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 7th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +7.3% (Nebraska) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +19.4% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1249 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Nebraska's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Nebraska
Average effective rates and bills for Nebraska's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | 15.20 | 209.61 | 1,379 | 376,414 |
| Lincoln Electric System | 11.49 | 128.83 | 1,121 | 138,814 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | 12.21 | 155.36 | 1,273 | 74,674 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Nebraska rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Nebraska's average rate of 13.78¢/kWh is about $137.80. The state's actual average usage is 1249 kWh/month, which is what produces the $172.11 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Nebraska gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.