Is Omaha Public Power District cheaper than Lincoln Electric System?

No — in 2024 Omaha Public Power District customers averaged 12.36 cents/kWh versus 10.86 for Lincoln Electric System (EIA-861). Lincoln Electric System was cheaper by 1.50 cents, about $162 per year at 10,800 kWh.

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

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 Omaha Public Power District more expensive than Lincoln Electric System?

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 Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System territory all feed the 1.50-cent gap.

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

Lincoln Electric System customers paid less: an average 10.86¢/kWh in 2024 versus 12.36¢/kWh at Omaha Public Power District (EIA-861) — a gap of 1.50¢/kWh, worth about $162 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)

Omaha Public Power District vs Lincoln Electric System — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Omaha Public Power District	Lincoln Electric System
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	12.36	10.86
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	12.02	10.22
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,335	$1,173
Residential customers (2024)	362,918	134,912
Ownership	Public district	Municipal
Counties served in NE	14	1

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Omaha Public Power District · Lincoln Electric System · 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; Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System 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 Omaha Public Power District cheaper than Lincoln Electric System?: No — in 2024 Omaha Public Power District customers averaged 12.36 cents/kWh versus 10.86 for Lincoln Electric System (EIA-861). Lincoln Electric System was cheaper by 1.50 cents, about $162 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Omaha Public Power District to Lincoln Electric System?: 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 Omaha Public Power District more expensive than Lincoln Electric System?: 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 Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System territory all feed the 1.50-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.