What drives electric bills in Nebraska
Residential electricity in Nebraska averaged 12.9¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 7.2% from 12.0¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 13.8¢. The typical home here used 956 kWh a month in 2024, 11% more than the U.S. average, so how much power you use matters as much as the price.
- High usage. The average Nebraska home uses about 950 kWh a month, above the national average.
- Summer rates. Most public power districts charge more per kWh in summer months.
- Rural homes. Well pumps, shop buildings, livestock tank heaters and electric heat add significant usage in rural areas.
Who supplies your power
Nebraska is the only state where every home gets electricity from a public power utility. The largest are Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Lincoln Electric System (LES) and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), plus dozens of rural public power districts.
Ways to pay less in Nebraska
- Because public power districts set their own rates, look at your district’s website for heat pump rates, off-peak programs and rebates.
- If you have livestock tank heaters or heat tape, use thermostatically controlled models that only turn on in freezing weather.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $47 a month at Nebraska prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Nebraska.
Help paying your bill in Nebraska
- LIHEAP: Nebraska’s program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, helps with heating and cooling bills.
- Your district’s assistance: most public power utilities have a customer assistance fund, budget billing and payment plans.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Nebraska?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Nebraska produces roughly 9,450 kWh a year, about 82% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 12.9¢, that power is worth about $1,219 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 956 | $123 |
| Wyoming | 14.0¢ | 863 | $120 |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | 1,001 | $140 |
| Iowa | 14.2¢ | 832 | $118 |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | 994 | $144 |
| Kansas | 15.2¢ | 876 | $133 |
| Colorado | 16.7¢ | 674 | $113 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.