Otoe County, NE: 3 Electric Providers

Otoe County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Otoe County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

In Otoe County, 5,824,117 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Otoe County ranks 205th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.

Otoe County citizens have an average monthly residential electric bill of $110.8, which is 1.12% lower than the state average bill of $112.06 and 19.89% lower than the national average bill of $138.3.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Otoe County is 12.06 cents. This is about 24.71% below the national average of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Otoe County ranks 44th out of 3230 counties in the nation in megawatt hours produced from coal usage over the previous 12 months.

Otoe County generates 364.31 megawatt hours of electricity per person from coal per year, which is 19th highest out of 3230 counties in the United States.

Otoe County is the 4 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 93 counties in Nebraska, with a population of 15,916 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 5,824,117.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    272,126 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,824,117 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    5,824,117 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    365.93 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    271,930,490 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    17,085.35 kg

Recent Energy News in Nebraska City

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Nebraska City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.55¢ per kWh

  • 16.11% higher than last month
  • 2.73% higher than February last year
  • 17.24% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 29.1% lower than the US average
  • 295th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
  • 4,965th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,509 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,446 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 3% higher than February last year
  • 12.78% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 28.58% lower than the US average
  • 299th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 4,033rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 803 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$75.7 per month

  • 40.86% lower than last month
  • 14.05% lower than February last year
  • 31.03% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 39.62% lower than the US average
  • 70th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 87 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 2,671st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,226 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 107 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$110.44 per month

  • 0.93% lower than last month
  • 0.08% higher than February last year
  • 8.09% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 16.67% lower than the US average
  • 159th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 6,360th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 232 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 126 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.36¢ per kWh

  • 4.78% higher than last month
  • 6.74% higher than February last year
  • 3.18% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 31.29% lower than the US average
  • 196th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 39 since February last year
  • 4,453rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 715 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,118 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.53% higher than last month
  • 4.22% higher than February last year
  • 1.37% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 33.98% lower than the US average
  • 157th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,822nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 614 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$474.84 per month

  • 23.89% lower than last month
  • 9.8% lower than February last year
  • 35.97% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 71.62% lower than the US average
  • 271st in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since February last year
  • 11,243rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,307 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,717 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$591.61 per month

  • 0.72% lower than last month
  • 3.5% higher than February last year
  • 50.16% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 63.98% lower than the US average
  • 299th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 14,006th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 65 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 195 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

6.97¢ per kWh

  • 6.68% lower than last month
  • 10.98% higher than February last year
  • 21.84% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 29.27% lower than the US average
  • 298th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 84 since February last year
  • 7,571st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,440 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,622 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.85% higher than last month
  • 0.4% higher than February last year
  • 5.02% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 32.79% lower than the US average
  • 236th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 52 since February last year
  • 4,964th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 151 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,625 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$171,023.08 per month

  • 36.63% lower than last month
  • 1.48% higher than February last year
  • 149.22% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 457.89% higher than the US average
  • 307th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,762nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 306 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$207,445.3 per month

  • 0.1% higher than last month
  • 11.97% higher than February last year
  • 168.61% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 508.55% higher than the US average
  • 307th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,798th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 34 since February last year

Nebraska City, NE Electricity Overview

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Nebraska City's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.96% less than the state's average price of 11.38 cents. This means the city is 381st out of 590 cities in Nebraska for best average electricity rate. Nebraska City Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city generates roughly -0.14 megawatt hours per resident a year from electrical generating plants within its borders, which makes it the 43rd highest generator in Nebraska out of 590 cities.

Nebraska City's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 59,763,358.08 kilograms, which is 25th largest emissions amount in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 490th worst in the state for pollution per capita. The city has the 6th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebraska City

Nebraska City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.091/kWh$179.70/mo.$71.70/mo.
381st11.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nebraska City
277th$123.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nebraska City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nebraska City, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska City UtilitiesBUNDLED11.03123.464,999.697,168,361.89
Omaha Public Power DistrictBUNDLED12.09110.433,928,505475,060,000

Syracuse, NE Electricity Overview

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Syracuse's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.69% more than the average state price of 11.38 cents. Syracuse Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There was a 0.96% decline in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel types in the city.

Syracuse's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 15,508,948.05 kilograms, which is 68th largest emissions amount in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 57th worst in the state for pollution per capita. The city has the 6th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Syracuse

Syracuse residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.091/kWh$179.70/mo.$71.70/mo.
514th12.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Syracuse
106th$102.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Syracuse Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Syracuse, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Omaha Public Power DistrictBUNDLED12.09110.433,928,505475,060,000
Syracuse UtilitiesBUNDLED12.15102.210,065.911,222,690.04

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Palmyra, NE Electricity Overview

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Palmyra's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.10% less than the state's average price of 11.38 cents. This means the city is 371st out of 590 cities in Nebraska for best average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Nebraska City Utilities. With a population of 652 citizens, the city is the 173rd most populous city in Nebraska.

Electricity consumption in Palmyra results in the release of 5,407,397.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 173rd highest in Nebraska out of 590 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 57th worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Palmyra must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Palmyra

Palmyra residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.098/kWh$123.40/mo.$95.91/mo.
371st11.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Palmyra
278th$123.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Palmyra Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Palmyra, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska City UtilitiesBUNDLED11.03123.464,999.697,168,361.89

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Electricity Production in Otoe County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Otoe County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Otoe County NE Coal 5,826,2935,819,790,665.75998.88
Syracuse NE Distillate Fuel Oil -41120,135.71-48.99
Otoe County NE Distillate Fuel Oil -74233,668.02-45.37
Nebraska City NE Distillate Fuel Oil -1,02381,587.99-79.75

Otoe County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Otoe County has around 99.56% of its electricity generated by Coal. Natural Gas (0.39%) is also used in electricity production, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.05%). Around 17,085.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are released in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 77th worst in the country. Total emissions in the county are 271,930,489.6 kilograms, which is the 970th worst total amount of emissions for a county in the United States. There are 4 electricity generation plants in Otoe County, which is the 6th most power plants in a county in Nebraska.

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99.56%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.39%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.05%

Otoe County, Nebraska Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Otoe County providing electricity. Of those 3, 3 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Nebraska has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Otoe County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.54% of their energy lost per year. With a state average energy loss of 3.57%, Otoe County is ranked as the 2nd best county in Nebraska for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Otoe County:

  • Burr, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 50.00%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Douglas, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Dunbar, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
  • Lorton, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
  • Nebraska City, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 0.77%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 49.23%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
  • Otoe, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
  • Palmyra, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
  • Syracuse, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 3.78%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Syracuse Utilities: 46.22%
  • Talmage, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Unadilla, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 50.00%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Otoe County, Nebraska?

Otoe County, Nebraska is home to 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Otoe County, Nebraska?

The largest electricity supplier in Otoe County, Nebraska by total customer count is Omaha Public Power District.

How many electric companies offer service in Otoe County, Nebraska?

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Otoe County, Nebraska.

What electricity companies offer service in Otoe County, Nebraska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Omaha Public Power District53,799
2Nebraska City Utilities4,509
3Syracuse Utilities1,246

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-01-04