Nebraska Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Nebraska is 13.54¢/kWh (the 7th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $154.91, per EIA data. That rate is 4.6¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 13.46 | 120.70 | 897 |
| October 2025 | 12.74 | 97.92 | 769 |
| November 2025 | 12.13 | 91.67 | 755 |
| December 2025 | 11.24 | 124.95 | 1112 |
| January 2026 | 11.59 | 133.64 | 1153 |
| February 2026 | 11.60 | 117.54 | 1013 |
| March 2026 | 12.91 | 113.77 | 881 |
| April 2026 | 13.29 | 98.63 | 742 |
| May 2026 | 13.59 | 107.38 | 790 |
| June 2026 | 13.25 | 129.12 | 975 |
| July 2026 | 13.78 | 172.18 | 1250 |
| August 2026 | 13.54 | 154.91 | 1144 |
Nebraska vs the U.S. average
| Nebraska | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 13.54¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $154.91 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 1144 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.8% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +17.2% | +30.5% |
Nebraska's average residential rate of 13.54¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 7th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.8% (Nebraska) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +17.2% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 1144 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Nebraska's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Nebraska
Average effective rates and bills for Nebraska's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | 14.45 | 176.02 | 1,218 | 376,340 |
| Lincoln Electric System | 12.21 | 126.22 | 1,034 | 139,277 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | 12.55 | 135.88 | 1,083 | 74,719 |
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 13.54¢/kWh is about $135.40. The state's actual average usage is 1144 kWh/month, which is what produces the $154.91 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.