Otoe County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Otoe County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

With 7,401,983.18 megawatt hours of electricity produced from coal, Otoe County is 40th in the US out of 3221 for total megawatt hours generated from coal.

Usage of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 3.23% over the last year in Otoe County power generation facilities.

Otoe County is the 2nd highest county in Nebraska for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 466.43 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

With 15,912 citizens living within the county and 7,421,803.01 megawatt hours produced a year, Otoe County has a per capita production of 466.43 megawatt hours. This is the 2 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Otoe County is ranked 82nd out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the nation when considering emissions per capita.

When calculating by total customers, Omaha Public Power District is the largest supplier in Otoe County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    265,596 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,421,803 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,421,803 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    466.43 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    263,545,567 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    16,562.69 kg

Nebraska City, NE Electricity Overview

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Nebraska City's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 9.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.58% less than the state's average price of 10.92 cents. This means the city is 170th out of 590 cities in Nebraska for best average electricity rate. Nebraska City Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There was a 17.64% decline in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel types in the city.

Nebraska City's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 61,380,342.65 kilograms, which is 24th largest emissions amount in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 233rd worst in the state for pollution per capita. The city has the 5th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebraska City

Nebraska City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.091/kWh$179.70/mo.$71.70/mo.
170th9.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nebraska City
32nd$96.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nebraska City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nebraska City, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Nebraska City UtilitiesBUNDLED9.8595.9161,247.66,031,773.69
Omaha Public Power DistrictBUNDLED11.57107.83,904,490451,868,000

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Syracuse, NE Electricity Overview

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Syracuse's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.62% more than the average state price of 10.92 cents. Syracuse Utilities is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. There was a 4.01% increase in usage of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel types in the city.

Syracuse's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 16,496,710.76 kilograms, which is 63rd largest emissions amount in the state out of 590 cities. This total results in 8,499.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 233rd worst in the state for pollution per capita. The city has the 5th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Syracuse

Syracuse residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.091/kWh$179.70/mo.$71.70/mo.
383rd11.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Syracuse
25th$91.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Syracuse Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Syracuse, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Omaha Public Power DistrictBUNDLED11.57107.83,904,490451,868,000
Syracuse UtilitiesBUNDLED11.4190.539,270.571,058,097.15

Palmyra, NE Electricity Overview

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Electricity consumption in Palmyra results in the release of 4,538,507.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 191st highest in Nebraska out of 590 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 233rd worst in the state for pollution per citizen. Since there is no electricity generation occurring in the city limits, electricity companies who service Palmyra must source the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Electricity Production in Otoe County, Nebraska

Power Plants in Otoe County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Otoe County NE Coal 7,423,842.017,364,295,566.59991.98
Syracuse NE Distillate Fuel Oil -41521,475.19-51.75
Otoe County NE Distillate Fuel Oil -71835,161.61-48.97
Nebraska City NE Distillate Fuel Oil -906154,744.21-170.8

Otoe County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Otoe County has around 99.73% of its electricity generated by Coal. Natural Gas (0.24%) is also used in electricity production, as well as Distillate Fuel Oil (0.03%). Around 16,562.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are released in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 82nd worst in the country. Total emissions in the county are 263,545,567.4 kilograms, which is the 1015th worst total amount of emissions for a county in the United States. There are 4 electricity generation plants in Otoe County, which is the 5th most power plants in a county in Nebraska.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.73%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.24%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Otoe County, Nebraska Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Otoe County providing electricity. Of those 3, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Nebraska has restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Otoe County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 3.41% of their energy lost per year. With a state average energy loss of 3.42%, Otoe County is ranked as the best county in Nebraska for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Otoe County:

  • Burr, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Douglas, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Dunbar, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Lorton, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Nebraska City, Nebraska:
    • Omaha Public Power District: 0.75%
    • Atchison-Holt Electric: 2.00%
    • Nebraska City Utilities: 48.25%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 49.00%
  • Otoe, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Palmyra, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Syracuse, Nebraska:
    • Syracuse Utilities: 46.22%
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Omaha Public Power District: 3.78%
  • Talmage, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Unadilla, Nebraska:
    • Talmage, Nebraska Electric Utility: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are within Otoe County, Nebraska?

Otoe County, Nebraska is home to 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity supplier in Otoe County, Nebraska by total customer count is Omaha Public Power District.

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Otoe County, Nebraska.

What electricity companies offer service in Otoe County, Nebraska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Omaha Public Power District52,076
2Nebraska City Utilities5,942
3Syracuse Utilities1,216

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-24