Dawson County, NE: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Dawson County, NE is $146.31
  • The average electricity rate in Dawson County, NE is 11.33¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Dawson County, NE

The average residential electric bill in Dawson County, NE is $146.31 per month. Dawson County, NE is the 48th most expensive county in Nebraska for electricity.

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Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 11.33 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Dawson County enjoy a 32.30% discount from the nationwide average rate.

Dawson County ranks 13th out of 93 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 440,787.71 megawatt hours.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Dawson County experienced a 2.62% rise within the preceding 12 months.

Dawson County is the 13th largest county in Nebraska.

The largest electricity provider in Dawson County by megawatt hours sold is Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility.

Releasing 206,848,832.62 kilograms of CO2 gases, Dawson County has the 1177th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3221 counties in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    440,788 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    18.34 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    206,848,833 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,607.58 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lexington

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Lexington Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

10.87¢ per kWh

  • 3.72% lower than last month
  • 11.5% higher than November last year
  • 11.22% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 36.17% lower than the US average
  • 181st in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 12 since November last year
  • 1,423rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 995 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 709 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

10.69¢ per kWh

  • 0.88% higher than last month
  • 8.61% higher than November last year
  • 8.99% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 35.2% lower than the US average
  • 158th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
  • 841st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 151 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$119.24 per month

  • 6% higher than last month
  • 0.53% higher than November last year
  • 33.8% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 0.85% higher than the US average
  • 338th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since November last year
  • 17,197th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,468 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 653 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$130.52 per month

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 0.35% higher than November last year
  • 18.02% higher than the Nebraska average
  • 8.24% lower than the US average
  • 345th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 24 since November last year
  • 12,718th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 771 since November last year

Lexington, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.69 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lexington, which is 10.82% below the average Nebraska price of 11.98 cents and 36.14% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Lexington citizens average 8,607.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 13th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 88,873,296.86 kilograms, which is the 17th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Lexington have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington

Lexington residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.117/kWh$0.087/kWh$165.63/mo.$99.16/mo.
158th10.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lexington
345th$130.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lexington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dawson Public PowerBUNDLED11.35146.56249,276.5328,288,238
Lexington, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.66131.5257,715.086,154,519.09

Cozad, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Cozad, which is 0.56% below the average Nebraska price of 11.98 cents and 28.78% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 26,185.39 megawatt hours, Cozad Board of Public Works is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Cozad average is 31.83% lower at $100.32 per month.

Cozad citizens average 8,607.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 412th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 34,086,029.59 kilograms, which is the 40th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Cozad have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cozad

Cozad residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.087/kWh$144.89/mo.$82.12/mo.
344th11.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cozad
41st$100.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cozad Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cozad, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cozad Board of Public WorksBUNDLED11.91100.2722,044.612,626,200.77
Dawson Public PowerBUNDLED11.35146.56249,276.5328,288,238

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Gothenburg, NE Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gothenburg, which is 12.91% below the average Nebraska price of 11.98 cents and 37.63% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Selling an estimated 32,635.45 megawatt hours, Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Gothenburg average is 21.64% lower at $115.31 per month.

Gothenburg citizens average 8,607.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 13th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 29,919,959.31 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Gothenburg have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gothenburg

Gothenburg residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.114/kWh$0.082/kWh$147.11/mo.$81.61/mo.
149th10.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gothenburg
229th$115.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gothenburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gothenburg, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dawson Public PowerBUNDLED11.35146.56249,276.5328,288,238
Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric UtilityBUNDLED10.22111.6621,088.162,154,317.49

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Dawson County, Nebraska Production Fuel Makeup

Dawson County, Nebraska Net Metering

Dawson County has 4 out of 4 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Nebraska has heavily restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Dawson County averages out to about 3.88% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 3.46%, resulting in a rank of 1110th best in the US and a state rank of 22nd best out of 3221 and 93 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Dawson County:

  • Cozad, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 1.77%
    • Cozad Board of Public Works: 98.23%
  • Eddyville, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
  • Farnam, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
  • Gothenburg, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 6.83%
    • Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility: 93.17%
  • Lexington, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 1.04%
    • Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility: 98.96%
  • Overton, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
  • Sumner, Nebraska:
    • Dawson Public Power: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Dawson County, Nebraska.

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

By total revenue, Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity company in Dawson County, Nebraska.

What electricity companies offer service in Dawson County, Nebraska?

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Published: 2025-07-22