Lincoln County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, NE is $151.79
- The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, NE is 12.93¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, NE
The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, NE is $151.79 per month. Lincoln County, NE is the 55th most expensive county in Nebraska for electricity.
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Lincoln County, Nebraska Electricity Overview
Residents of Lincoln County deal with an average of 0.57 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 70.5 minutes.
Lincoln County is the 9th most populous county in Nebraska.
At $151.79, the average monthly residential electric bill in Lincoln County is 32.07% more than the Nebraska average.
Roughly 98.07% of Lincoln County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel sources, making it the 187th highest ranked county out of 3221 counties in the county for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
Lincoln County averages 3.71 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 813th highest in the United States out of 3221.
Lincoln County is home to 34,906 people and its power generating plants produce 6,701,663 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 191.99 megawatt hours per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
633,737 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,701,663 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
129,619 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,572,044 MWh
Production per Capita
191.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
610,419,942 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
17,487.54 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in North Platte
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North Platte Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
12.26¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 11.61% higher than November last year
- 0.07% higher than the Nebraska average
- 28.05% lower than the US average
- 347th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 58 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 3,886th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 970 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,218 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.04¢ per kWh
- 0.89% higher than last month
- 9.09% higher than November last year
- 2.53% higher than the Nebraska average
- 26.99% lower than the US average
- 349th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 24 since November last year
- 3,955th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 115 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,506 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$87.23 per month
- 5.85% higher than last month
- 0.72% higher than November last year
- 2.12% lower than the Nebraska average
- 26.23% lower than the US average
- 95th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 3,493rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 544 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 438 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$95.51 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 0.42% higher than November last year
- 13.64% lower than the Nebraska average
- 32.86% lower than the US average
- 32nd in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 1,671st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 838 since November last year
North Platte, NE Electricity Overview
On average, North Platte's residents spend 12.04 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 1.65% higher than the state's average price of 11.84 cents and 27.58% less than the US average of 16.62 cents. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $114.93, while the North Platte average is 16.90% below at $95.51 per month. This ranks the city 32nd in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 92,669.26 megawatt hours each year, North Platte Municipal Light and Water is the largest vendor in the city.
North Platte emits 8,536.58 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 31st highest polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 200,976,585.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 11th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Platte
North Platte residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Platte, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte Municipal Light and Water | BUNDLED | 11.94 | 95.62 | 118,900.04 | 14,197,203.81 |
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Sutherland, NE Electricity Overview
On average, Sutherland's residents spend 10.91 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 257th out of 590 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $114.93, while the Sutherland average is 12.59% below at $100.47 per month. This ranks the city 97th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Nebraska Public Power District is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Sutherland emits 8,536.58 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 358th highest polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 12,258,521.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 89th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sutherland
Sutherland residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sutherland, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 104.89 | 846,502.89 | 92,865,822 |
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Hershey, NE Electricity Overview
On average, Hershey's residents spend 11.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 331st out of 590 cities in the state. Hershey is the 170th largest city in the state, with a population of 664. Dawson Public Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Hershey emits 8,536.58 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 31st highest polluting city out of 590 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,668,285.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 169th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hershey
Hershey residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hershey, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.34 | 146.85 | 249,784.86 | 28,337,780 |
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Lincoln County, Nebraska Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lincoln County, Nebraska
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerald GentlemanNebraska Public Power District (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NE | Coal | 6,572,044 | 1 | 6,455,090,922.25 | 1 | 982.2 | 8 | ||
| Lincoln County | NE | Conventional Hydroelectric | 81,288 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||||
North PlatteNebraska Public Power District (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NE | Conventional Hydroelectric | 48,331 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Lincoln County, Nebraska Production Fuel Makeup
Releasing 610,419,941.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincoln County ranks 530th highest in the nation for total pollution from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 77th worst in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 17,487.54 kilograms of emissions per capita. Coal is the fuel of choice in Lincoln County, with 97.59% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Conventional Hydroelectric and Natural Gas have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 1.93% of electricity generation and Natural Gas accounts for 0.48% of total production in the county. There are 3 power producing plants in Lincoln County, which is the 893rd highest number of plants in a county in the country.
Providers In Each City in Lincoln County:
- Brady, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- Hershey, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- Maxwell, Nebraska:
- Dawson Public Power: 100.00%
- North Platte, Nebraska:
- North Platte Municipal Light and Water: 100.00%
- Sutherland, Nebraska:
- Nebraska Public Power District: 100.00%
- Wallace, Nebraska:
- Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation: 100.00%
- Wellfleet, Nebraska:
- McCook Public Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, Nebraska?
The largest electricity provider in Lincoln County, Nebraska by megawatt hours sold is North Platte Municipal Light and Water.
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, Nebraska?
There are 6 electricity companies serving customers in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, Nebraska?
Lincoln County, Nebraska is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, Nebraska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Platte Municipal Light and Water | 14,614 |
| 2 | Dawson Public Power | 7,389 |
| 3 | Nebraska Public Power District | 5,307 |
| 4 | Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation | 1,482 |
| 5 | McCook Public Power | 1,101 |
| 6 | Custer Public Power District | 669 |
