Nebraska Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 04, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Nebraska is 13.25¢/kWh (the 2nd-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $129.08, per EIA data. That rate is 5.1¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12.84 | 164.42 | 1280 |
| 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 |
Nebraska vs the U.S. average
| Nebraska | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 13.25¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $129.08 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 974 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +0.8% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +17.8% | +32.6% |
Nebraska's average residential rate of 13.25¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 2nd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +0.8% (Nebraska) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +17.8% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 974 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Nebraska's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Nebraska
Average effective rates and bills for Nebraska's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | 13.58 | 141.93 | 1,045 | 374,941 |
| Lincoln Electric System | 12.22 | 116.08 | 950 | 138,463 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | 12.01 | 105.58 | 879 | 74,874 |
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 13.25¢/kWh is about $132.50. The state's actual average usage is 974 kWh/month, which is what produces the $129.08 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.