Nebraska electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Nebraska was 13.54¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (12.80¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Nebraska electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Nebraska has averaged 12.94¢ per kWh, +7.4% compared with the same months of 2025 (12.05¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in July 2026 (13.78¢) and lowest in December 2025 (11.24¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Nebraska?

• Price: Nebraska homes paid 13.54¢ per kWh in August 2026, +5.8% from August 2025 (+7.4% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 11.24¢ in December to 13.78¢ in July, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Nebraska home uses about 956 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Nebraska

A typical Nebraska home used 956 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $129 a month, compared with $122 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $7 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $110.28.

What common appliances cost to run in Nebraska

At 13.54¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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