Cedar County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Cedar County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Cedar County is 6th in the state out of 93 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 79.16 megawatt hours per person per year.

Emitting 482.34 kilograms of CO2 gases, Cedar County has the 87th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Nebraska.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has decreased by 4.14% during the course of the last year in Cedar County.

The county is ranked as the 794th highest producer of electricity in the United States out of 3221 counties for electricity production, producing 663,376 megawatt hours.

Cedar County is the 1134th highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel types.

Cedar County's 125.00% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation in the last year is an unfortunate trend.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    139,875 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    663,376 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    663,367 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    79.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    482 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    0.06 kg

Hartington, NE Electricity Overview

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Hartington's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 10.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.79% lower than the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 28.10% below the national average of 14.46 cents. Selling an estimated 7,102.04 megawatt hours, Nebraska Public Power District is the largest electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Hartington average is 22.39% below at $100.79 per month.

For every person in the city there are 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 233rd highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 12,893,101.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartington

Hartington 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.
232nd10.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hartington
47th$100.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hartington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hartington, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.40100.79844,38087,793,812

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Laurel, NE Electricity Overview

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Laurel's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 10.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.52% lower than the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 28.65% below the national average of 14.46 cents. With an estimated 257 residential customers, Laurel, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city. The city is the 34th highest producer in the state out of 590 cities, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year.

For every person in the city there are 8,496.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 584th highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 8,258,808.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The main fuel type utilized in Laurel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 67.83% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Laurel has one electricity generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurel

Laurel residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.103/kWh$0.085/kWh$152.87/mo.$129.28/mo.
230th10.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurel
491st$151.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurel Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurel, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cedar-Knox Public Power DistrictBUNDLED8.24128.06102,7028,461,000
Laurel, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.48153.5398,757.44917,498.05

Randolph, NE Electricity Overview

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Randolph's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 10.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.00% lower than the average Nebraska price of 10.92 cents and 25.23% below the national average of 14.46 cents. Randolph, Nebraska Electric Utility has an estimated 404 residential customers, which is more than any other provider who operates in the city. Randolph is the 130th largest city in the state, with a population of 879.

For every person in the city there are 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 233rd highest in the state out of 590 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 7,470,689.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Randolph

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.108/kWh$0.101/kWh$96.70/mo.$83.15/mo.
334th10.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Randolph
35th$96.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Randolph Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Randolph, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Randolph, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.8196.74,754.81514,080

Electricity Production in Cedar County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Cedar County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cedar County NE Conventional Hydroelectric 663,367
Laurel NE Distillate Fuel Oil 92,287.57254.17

Cedar County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every person in the county there are 0.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 482.34 kilograms, the county ranks 87th highest in Nebraska for total pollution from electricity consumption. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Cedar County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.00% and Natural Gas at 0.00% of generation. Cedar County has the 14th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 2 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
100.00%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.00%

Cedar County, Nebraska Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity suppliers in Cedar County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has highly restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Cedar County is about 4.33% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Cedar County a rank of 1313th best in the United States out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Cedar County:

  • Belden, Nebraska:
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Coleridge, Nebraska:
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Fordyce, Nebraska:
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Hartington, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Laurel, Nebraska:
    • Laurel, Nebraska Electric Utility: 92.87%
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 7.13%
  • Obert, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • Randolph, Nebraska:
    • Randolph, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • St. Helena, Nebraska:
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Wynot, Nebraska:
    • Cedar-Knox Public Power District: 100.00%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cedar County, Nebraska?

By total megawatt hours sold, Cedar-Knox Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in Cedar County, Nebraska.

What electricity companies offer service in Cedar County, Nebraska?

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Cedar County, Nebraska.

How many power plants are located within Cedar County, Nebraska?

Cedar County, Nebraska is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-09-27