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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Scotts Bluff County produces 9,132.53 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 11th in Nebraska out of 93 counties for total natural gas production.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.02 cents, while residents of Scotts Bluff County benefit from an average rate that is 22.16% less at 12.47 cents per kilowatt hour.

Scotts Bluff County generates 0.26 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy sources, giving the county a rank of 562nd in the nation out of 3230 counties.

Scotts Bluff County produces 9,271 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Scotts Bluff County 1529th highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties for total renewable electricity generation.

Scotts Bluff County produces 49.62% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 0.25 megawatt hours per citizen and places Scotts Bluff County as the 15th highest county out of 93 counties in the state for non-renewable production per capita per year.

Nebraska Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in Scotts Bluff County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    619,431 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,404 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    9,271 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9,133 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.51 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    297,070,392 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,199.8 kg

Recent Energy News in Scottsbluff

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Scottsbluff Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

9.37¢ per kWh

  • 7.07% higher than last month
  • 4.68% higher than February last year
  • 4.95% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 42.51% lower than the US average
  • 191st in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since February last year
  • 1,507th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 63 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,064 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

10.61¢ per kWh

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 1.98% higher than February last year
  • 1.05% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 37.34% lower than the US average
  • 201st in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 675th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 447 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$89.32 per month

  • 29.63% lower than last month
  • 11.11% lower than February last year
  • 18.62% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 28.75% lower than the US average
  • 157th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 65 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 4,511th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,267 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 524 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$100.53 per month

  • 0.92% lower than last month
  • 2.84% lower than February last year
  • 16.34% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 24.15% lower than the US average
  • 89th 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
  • 2,882nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 101 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,182 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.34¢ per kWh

  • 5.35% lower than last month
  • 4.61% higher than February last year
  • 19.05% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 46.09% lower than the US average
  • 81st in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,230th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 106 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,568 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 2.14% higher than February last year
  • 12.55% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 41.47% lower than the US average
  • 86th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 1,187th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 597 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$291.15 per month

  • 37.7% lower than last month
  • 1.92% higher than February last year
  • 16.63% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 82.6% lower than the US average
  • 178th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 3,115th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,425 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 820 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$380.39 per month

  • 0.12% higher than last month
  • 2.16% lower than February last year
  • 3.45% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 76.84% lower than the US average
  • 176th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 5,081st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 51 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

4.49¢ per kWh

  • 5.43% higher than last month
  • 1.97% higher than February last year
  • 21.45% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 54.4% lower than the US average
  • 88th in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 1,895th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 471 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,170 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

4.56¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% higher than last month
  • 10.37% higher than February last year
  • 30.18% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 55.31% lower than the US average
  • 81st 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
  • 203rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$114,857.69 per month

  • 16.46% higher than last month
  • 1.27% higher than February last year
  • 67.37% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 274.67% higher than the US average
  • 241st 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
  • 24,860th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 460 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 270 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$118,103.09 per month

  • 0.1% higher than last month
  • 2.46% higher than February last year
  • 52.92% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 246.46% higher than the US average
  • 242nd in the state out of 307 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,450th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 316 since February last year

Scottsbluff, NE Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Scottsbluff is about 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Nebraska and the nationwide average prices of 11.38 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Scottsbluff produces 3.74% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. Nebraska Public Power District has an estimated 811 total residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

Emissions in Scottsbluff average 7,983.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 574th worst polluting city out of 590 cities in Nebraska based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 115,850,697.04 kilograms, which is the 13th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Scottsbluff's top fuel type is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 9,271 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Scottsbluff

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.30/mo.$66.89/mo.
262nd10.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Scottsbluff
34th$100.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Scottsbluff Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Scottsbluff, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.49100.55840,519.388,144,510

Gering, NE Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Gering is about 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average rate of 11.38 cents per kilowatt hour, it is below the US average of 16.02 cents. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is City of Gering Utilities.

Emissions in Gering average 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 57th worst polluting city out of 590 cities in Nebraska based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 70,669,383.05 kilograms, which is the 18th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Gering have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gering

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.30/mo.$66.89/mo.
568th14.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gering
208th$115.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gering Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gering, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Gering UtilitiesBUNDLED14.09115.8934,051.724,796,328.87
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.49100.55840,519.388,144,510

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Mitchell, NE Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Mitchell is about 10.31 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Nebraska and the nationwide average prices of 11.38 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. City of Mitchell Utilities is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Mitchell average is 45.31% below at $75.63 per month.

Emissions in Mitchell average 8,293.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 57th worst polluting city out of 590 cities in Nebraska based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 15,674,819.15 kilograms, which is the 67th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Mitchell have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mitchell

Mitchell residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.103/kWh$120.08/mo.$69.72/mo.
249th10.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mitchell
4th$75.63Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mitchell Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mitchell, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Mitchell UtilitiesBUNDLED10.3175.636,566.7677,037.04

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Electricity Production in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Western Meadowlark Solar SCS NE 1, LLCSol Systems (100.00%)
Scottsbluff NE Solar 9,271
Western Sugar Coop - ScottsbluffWestern Sugar Cooperative (100.00%)
Scotts Bluff County NE Natural Gas 9,132.535,530,178.5605.55

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Scotts Bluff County average 8,199.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 589th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 297,070,391.82 kilograms, which is the 10th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 18th highest in the state. Scotts Bluff County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 50.38% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
50.38%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
49.62%

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Net Metering

There are 8 companies in Scotts Bluff County providing electricity. Of those 8, 50.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Nebraska has highly restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Scotts Bluff County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.99% of their energy lost per year. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Scotts Bluff County ranks 910th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Scotts Bluff County:

  • Gering, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 1.26%
    • City of Gering Utilities: 98.74%
  • Henry, Nebraska:
    • Roosevelt Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Lyman, Nebraska:
    • Lyman, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • McGrew, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Melbeta, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Minatare, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 96.08%
    • Chimney Rock Public Power: 3.92%
  • Mitchell, Nebraska:
    • City of Mitchell Utilities: 100.00%
  • Morrill, Nebraska:
    • Morrill Electric: 100.00%
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Terrytown, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska?

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity company in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska by megawatt hours sold is Nebraska Public Power District.

What electricity companies offer service in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska?

How many electric companies offer service in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska?

There are 8 electricity providers operating in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

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Published: 2024-04-25