Is Lincoln Electric System cheaper than Nebraska Public Power District?

No — in 2024 Lincoln Electric System customers averaged 10.86 cents/kWh versus 10.63 for Nebraska Public Power District (EIA-861). Nebraska Public Power District was cheaper by 0.23 cents, about $25 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Lincoln Electric System to Nebraska Public Power District?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Nebraska has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is Lincoln Electric System more expensive than Nebraska Public Power District?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Lincoln Electric System and Nebraska Public Power District territory all feed the 0.23-cent gap.

Lincoln Electric System vs Nebraska Public Power District: Which Is Cheaper? (Nebraska, 2024)

Nebraska Public Power District customers paid less: an average 10.63¢/kWh in 2024 versus 10.86¢/kWh at Lincoln Electric System (EIA-861) — a gap of 0.23¢/kWh, worth about $25 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 NE county (Lancaster). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (NE, EIA-861)

Lincoln Electric System vs Nebraska Public Power District — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Lincoln Electric System	Nebraska Public Power District
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	10.86	10.63
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	10.22	10.44
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,173	$1,148
Residential customers (2024)	134,912	73,650
Ownership	Municipal	Public district
Counties served in NE	1	41

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Lincoln Electric System · Nebraska Public Power District · Nebraska overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Lancaster county (NE, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Lincoln Electric System and Nebraska Public Power District do not compete for the same meters. Nebraska is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (psc.nebraska.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Lincoln Electric System cheaper than Nebraska Public Power District?: No — in 2024 Lincoln Electric System customers averaged 10.86 cents/kWh versus 10.63 for Nebraska Public Power District (EIA-861). Nebraska Public Power District was cheaper by 0.23 cents, about $25 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Lincoln Electric System to Nebraska Public Power District?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Nebraska has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is Lincoln Electric System more expensive than Nebraska Public Power District?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Lincoln Electric System and Nebraska Public Power District territory all feed the 0.23-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.