Dakota County, NE: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Dakota County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Dakota County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Dakota County produces 0.19 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 619th in the US out of 3230 counties.

Dakota County is the 824th highest producer of solar energy by megawatt hours produced in the US out of 3230 counties.

Emitting 174,629,990.78 kilograms of CO2 gases, Dakota County has the 1291st worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the US.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Dakota County had a 5.29% decline over the course of the past year.

Residents of Dakota County are paying, on average, 39.00% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 9.84 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

With total generation of 4,115 megawatt hours, Dakota County is the 38th largest producer of electricity of all 93 counties in Nebraska.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    364,895 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.14 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,115 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    4,115 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.19 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    174,629,991 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,204.75 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in South Sioux City

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South Sioux City Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

13.55¢ per kWh

  • 2.19% higher than last month
  • 5.03% higher than April last year
  • 14.29% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 19.89% lower than the US average
  • 525th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 7,621st in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 149 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 102 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.25¢ per kWh

  • 0.41% higher than last month
  • 4.45% higher than April last year
  • 15.15% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 17.8% lower than the US average
  • 526th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 8,562nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 274 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,143 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$81.36 per month

  • 11.93% lower than last month
  • 1.2% lower than April last year
  • 9.2% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 27.84% lower than the US average
  • 211th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since April last year
  • 3,738th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,679 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,417 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$101.6 per month

  • 0.08% lower than last month
  • 1.46% lower than April last year
  • 7.83% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 25.34% lower than the US average
  • 117th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 69 since April last year
  • 3,462nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 229 since April last year

South Sioux City, NE Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of South Sioux City spend, on average, 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 15.15% more than Nebraska's average rate of 11.51 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $101.6. This is 26.39% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02. With an estimated 3,526 total residential customers, South Sioux City Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in South Sioux City average 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 114,483,848.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 14th highest for total pollution in Nebraska. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service South Sioux City must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Sioux City

South Sioux City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.107/kWh$159.01/mo.$79.31/mo.
526th13.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Sioux City
117th$101.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Sioux City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Sioux City, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.6099.63825,181.6187,490,731
South Sioux City UtilitiesBUNDLED13.43101.7739,736.495,335,726.23

Dakota City, NE Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Dakota City spend, on average, 10.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 6.79% less than Nebraska's average rate of 11.51 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $99.64. This is 27.81% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02. With an estimated 4 total residential customers, Nebraska Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Dakota City average 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 23,417,905.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 52nd highest for total pollution in Nebraska. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Dakota City must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dakota City

Dakota City residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.30/mo.$66.89/mo.
299th10.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dakota City
110th$99.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dakota City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dakota City, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.6099.63825,181.6187,490,731

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Homer, NE Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Homer spend, on average, 10.73 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 6.79% less than Nebraska's average rate of 11.51 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a resident in the city is $99.64 per month. Selling an estimated 1,845.13 megawatt hours, Nebraska Public Power District is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Emissions in Homer average 8,298.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,277,842.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 241st highest for total pollution in Nebraska. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Homer must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Homer

Homer residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.128/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.30/mo.$66.89/mo.
299th10.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Homer
110th$99.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Homer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Homer, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska Public Power DistrictBUNDLED10.6099.63825,181.6187,490,731

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Electricity Production in Dakota County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Dakota County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
South Sioux City SolarDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%)
Dakota County NE Solar 4,115

Dakota County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Dakota County average 8,204.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 590th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 174,629,990.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 16th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 100.00% of Dakota County's electricity is produced using Solar. Dakota County has one electricity generation plant.

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Dakota County, Nebraska Net Metering

Dakota County has 3 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Nebraska has highly restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

Dakota County has 3 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 3 providers is 5.08%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 3.57%, resulting in a rank of 1872nd best in the country and a state rank of 39th best out of 3230 and 93 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Dakota County:

  • Dakota City, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 41.32%
    • MidAmerican Energy: 58.68%
  • Homer, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Hubbard, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • Jackson, Nebraska:
    • Northeast Nebraska Public Power: 100.00%
  • South Sioux City, Nebraska:
    • Nebraska Public Power District: 8.64%
    • South Sioux City Utilities: 91.36%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Dakota County, Nebraska?

Dakota County, Nebraska has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Dakota County, Nebraska?

By total megawatt hours sold, South Sioux City Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Dakota County, Nebraska.

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

Dakota County, Nebraska is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Dakota County, Nebraska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1South Sioux City Utilities5,230
2Nebraska Public Power District3,326
3Northeast Nebraska Public Power1,083

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-07-15