How Omaha Public Power District compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Omaha Public Power District, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Power District | 9.61 | 18,387 | -2.75 | -$297 |
| Loup River Public Power Dist | 10.59 | 16,292 | -1.77 | -$191 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | 10.63 | 73,650 | -1.73 | -$187 |
| Cornhusker Public Power Dist | 10.85 | 7,385 | -1.51 | -$163 |
| Lincoln Electric System | 10.86 | 134,912 | -1.50 | -$162 |
| City of Fremont | 11.97 | 14,077 | -0.39 | -$42 |
| Omaha Public Power District (this page) | 12.36 | 362,918 | — | — |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Omaha Public Power District. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Omaha 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 Omaha Public Power District customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Omaha Public Power District premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$423 |
| Sarpy | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$423 |
| Washington | Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist | 8.44 | +$423 |
| Lancaster | Norris Public Power District | 9.61 | +$297 |
| Colfax | Loup River Public Power Dist | 10.59 | +$191 |
| Burt | Nebraska Public Power District | 10.63 | +$187 |
| Cass | Nebraska Public Power District | 10.63 | +$187 |
| Johnson | Nebraska Public Power District | 10.63 | +$187 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 14 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.02 | 12.36 | +2.8% |
| Residential customers | 357,527 | 362,918 | +1.5% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Nebraska electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Omaha Public Power District bill
Nebraska is a regulated retail market — Omaha 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)
Burt · Cass · Colfax · Dodge · Douglas · Johnson · Lancaster · Nemaha · Otoe · Pawnee · Richardson · Sarpy · Saunders · Washington
Head-to-head comparisons
- Omaha Public Power District vs Lincoln Electric System
- Omaha Public Power District vs Nebraska Public Power District
Questions people ask
- Is Omaha Public Power District more expensive than other Nebraska utilities?
- Omaha Public Power District customers paid an average 12.36 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% above the Nebraska volume-weighted average of 11.42 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Omaha 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 Omaha Public Power District have?
- 362,918 residential customers in Nebraska in 2024 across 14 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.