Grand Island Utilities: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Grand Island Utilities

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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About Grand Island Utilities

Consumers of Grand Island Utilities purchase electricity for, on average, 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.12% less than the average Nebraska rate of 11.75 cents and 33.64% below the nationwide average of 15.73. They sold 362,651 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2023. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 363,350 of them were produced by power production plants owned by the provider and 759,817 megawatt hours were purchased on wholesale channels. In 2023 they had total electricity related revenue of $75,179,000, with 90.09% coming from retail sales and 9.38% from wholesale electricity sales.

The state average monthly residential electric bill is $113.82, while the Grand Island Utilities average is 18.21% less at $88.44 per month. This is the 10th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Production by the supplier from natural gas totals 3,226 megawatt hours, which is about 0.77% of their total generation. By megawatt hours generated, Grand Island Utilities is the 14th largest electricity company out of 169 suppliers in the state. Grand Island Utilities is ranked as the 301st highest electricity producer out of 3530 companies in the US.

Grand Island Utilities Net Metering

Grand Island Utilities is one of 67 electricity providers in Nebraska who offer net metering to their consumers. This makes it cheaper for residents in the area to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell unneeded kilowatt hours into the grid.

Energy Loss

Grand Island Utilities currently has a loss of roughly 3.01% of the electricity that they produce via heat dissipation and other causes. Grand Island Utilities' energy loss levels leave them with a rank of 6th best out of the 148 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 534th best out of 3530 in the US.

Grand Island Utilities Rate & Electric Bills

Grand Island Utilities residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.082/kWh$120.80/mo.$57.20/mo.
305th10.44¢Grand Island Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
353rd$88.44Average monthly electricity bill for Grand Island Utilities' residential customers

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Grand Island Utilities Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:1306 West 3rd Street
    Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Tim Luchsinger

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Grand Island Utilities Service

  • States Served:
    • Nebraska
  • Counties Served:
    • Hall County
    • Merrick County
  • Major Cities Served:

Quick Facts About Grand Island Utilities

Grand Island Utilities produces 100.00% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 418,349.65 megawatt hours, which is 5th highest out of 148 providers in the state.

Roughly 98.50% of Grand Island Utilities' total electricity comes from the use of coal.

Grand Island Utilities has an average of 0.37 power outages per customer per year. These outages are an average of 9.37 minutes. Compare these numbers to the US averages of other companies at 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

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Energy Loss

Grand Island Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.

-3.01%

Total Energy Loss

33,821MWh

534 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Grand Island Utilities' Power Outages

9.37 min.

vs. national average of 123.49 min.

0.37 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.44

Grand Island Utilities Energy Makeup

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Grand Island Utilities State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Nebraska26,60769,518,9217100%

Grand Island Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Hall County62,61649.40$115.87/mo
Merrick County7,68769.51$129.82/mo

Power Plants Owned by Grand Island Utilities

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Adams County NE Coal 1,119,036.011,174,444,245.581,049.51
Grand Island NE Coal 361,859396,378,536.631,095.39
Grand Island NE Natural Gas 5,14910,157,491.921,972.71

Grand Island Utilities Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
98.50%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.77%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.73%

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Grand Island Utilities FAQ:

What is the phone number for Grand Island Utilities?

You can reach Grand Island Utilities by phone via (308) 385-5480.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Grand Island Utilities?

There are 3 power plants associated with or owned by Grand Island Utilities.

How much is the average bundled bill for Grand Island Utilities customers each month?

Customers of Grand Island Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $88.44.

How many counties does Grand Island Utilities sell electricity to?

There are 2 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Grand Island Utilities including Nebraska.

When will Grand Island Utilities power be restored?

The average number of minutes for an outage for Grand Island Utilities' consumers is 9.372 minutes.

What percentage of Grand Island Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?

Electric plants owned by or associated with Grand Island Utilities produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.

Who is the CEO of Grand Island Utilities?

Grand Island Utilities' CEO is Tim Luchsinger .

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Grand Island Utilities customers?

Grand Island Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Nebraska bundled rate of 11.75 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.73 cents.

What percentage of Grand Island Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Grand Island Utilities produces 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-10-04