How Nebraska Public Power District compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Nebraska Public Power District, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | 5,556 | -2.19 | -$236 |
| Southern Public Power District | 9.21 | 15,215 | -1.42 | -$153 |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist | 9.41 | 6,146 | -1.22 | -$131 |
| Norris Public Power District | 9.61 | 18,387 | -1.02 | -$110 |
| Northeast Power | 9.73 | 6,846 | -0.90 | -$97 |
| Loup River Public Power Dist | 10.59 | 16,292 | -0.04 | -$4 |
| Nebraska Public Power District (this page) | 10.63 | 73,650 | — | — |
| Lincoln Electric System | 10.86 | 134,912 | +0.23 | +$25 |
| City of Grand Island | 10.93 | 22,799 | +0.30 | +$33 |
| City of North Platte | 11.36 | 11,906 | +0.73 | +$79 |
| Dawson Power District | 11.41 | 16,080 | +0.78 | +$84 |
| Omaha Public Power District | 12.36 | 362,918 | +1.73 | +$187 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Nebraska Public Power District. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Nebraska Public Power District customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Nebraska Public Power District customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Nebraska Public Power District premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Butte | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Boyd | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Cedar | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Dawes | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Garden | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Knox | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Pierce | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
| Rock | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$236 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 41 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.44 | 10.63 | +1.8% |
| Residential customers | 72,987 | 73,650 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Nebraska electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Nebraska Public Power District bill
Nebraska is a regulated retail market — Nebraska Public Power District customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.nebraska.gov.
Counties served (NE, EIA-861 2024)
Antelope · Box Butte · Boyd · Brown · Buffalo · Burt · Cass · Cedar · Cherry · Dakota · Dawes · Deuel · Fillmore · Gage · Garden · Hall · Hamilton · Holt · Howard · Johnson · Keith · Knox · Lancaster · Lincoln · Madison · Morrill · Nemaha · Otoe · Pawnee · Perkins · Pierce · Red Willow · Richardson · Rock · Scotts Bluff · Seward · Sheridan · Sherman · Sioux · Thurston · York
Head-to-head comparisons
- Omaha Public Power District vs Nebraska Public Power District
- Lincoln Electric System vs Nebraska Public Power District
Questions people ask
- Is Nebraska Public Power District more expensive than other Nebraska utilities?
- Nebraska Public Power District customers paid an average 10.63 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Nebraska volume-weighted average of 11.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Nebraska Public Power District?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Nebraska has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.nebraska.gov).
- How many customers does Nebraska Public Power District have?
- 73,650 residential customers in Nebraska in 2024 across 41 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.