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Nebraska Electricity Information

Nebraska generates most of its electricity from coal, nuclear, and wind power, with natural gas playing a smaller role. Wind energy has grown significantly in recent years, making Nebraska one of the top wind-producing states. The state benefits from publicly owned utilities, which help keep electricity prices lower than the national average. While coal remains a major source of power, Nebraska has been gradually reducing emissions by increasing its reliance on renewables.

Electricity Production

Primary Source

Coal

Total Generation: 39,445,955 MWh
Ranks 36th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 13.17¢ /kWh
Ranks 6th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $117.51
Ranks 11th Cheapest in the U.S.

Electricity Production By Source

Emissions From Electricity Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank

32nd Highest

19,770 TMT

Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank

5th Highest

42,140 tn

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank

25th Highest

20,389 tn

Renewable Electricity Generation

Renewable Production Rank

20th Highest

13,067,525 MWh
33.13% of Total Production

Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023

Energy Usage in Nebraska

Energy Usage Per Capita Rank

44th Lowest

Average Per Person: 430 million BTU

Electricity consumption in Nebraska is influenced by its Great Plains climate, which brings hot summers and cold winters. This results in high energy use for both air conditioning and heating. The state’s strong agricultural and industrial sectors also contribute to demand, particularly for irrigation and manufacturing. Nebraska ranks near the top in per-capita electricity consumption, reflecting its energy-intensive economy and seasonal weather extremes.

Municipal Utilities in Nebraska

While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Nebraska offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Nebraska, 149 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.

Largest Electric Companies in Nebraska

The rest of Nebraska receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:

Nebraska Natural Gas Information

Nebraska’s gas story feels different in Omaha than it does out on the Plains. Along the I-80 corridor winters are cold and windy, so home heating drives a clear seasonal peak, while hot summers are mostly a power and irrigation story on the electric side. About 60% of households heat primarily with natural gas. On deliveries, industry takes about 56%, residential about 18%, commercial about 17%, and electric power about 9%, a split that fits a state where manufacturing, ag processing, and ethanol plants run year-round.

Nebraska also has a limited form of retail choice. If you live in Black Hills Energy’s Rate Area 5, the Nebraska Choice Gas Program lets homes and businesses pick a competitive supplier while the utility still delivers through its pipelines. Elsewhere, service is bundled through local providers such as Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha and Black Hills outside it. The result is a patchwork that mixes a little shopping with a lot of traditional utility service, all shaped by Great Plains winters and wide temperature swings.

Average Natural Gas Price

$1.878 /CCF

Ranks 9th Cheapest in the U.S.

Average Natural Gas Bill

$80 /month

Ranks 16th Cheapest in the U.S.

Natural Gas Usage Per Capita

18th Lowest

Average Per Person: 104.34 MCFs Annually

Largest Natural Gas Companies in Nebraska

Many of the residents of Nebraska receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.

Nebraska Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability

84.43%

Ranks 17th in the U.S.

Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload

1 Gig Availability

60.74%

Ranks 50th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps

Fiber Availability

59.48%

Ranks 49th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet

Largest Internet Providers in Nebraska

When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in Nebraska have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping Nebraska homes online and in the loop:

Utility Costs in Nebraska

The average monthly total utility bills in Nebraska is $229.84, which is 17.07% lower than the national average.

Average Electric Bill

$118

Lower than national average

Average Natural Gas Bill

$80

Lower than national average

Average Water Bill

$32

Lower than national average

Nebraska Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas

Nebraska is one of twenty two states that has deregulated natural gas service. This allows you to choose between natural gas providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.