Nebraska

Why is it like this in Nebraska?

Nebraska's electricity rate of about 13.2¢/kWh is among the lower in the Midwest, supported by a mix of hydroelectric, wind, and coal generation through publicly-owned utilities. OPPD approved a 6.3% rate increase for 2026, and Nebraska's utilities are dealing with the largest load growth since the post-WWII era as data centers arrive. At the January 2026 baseline, electricity clearly wins per mile — Nebraska's low starting rate and publicly-owned utility structure provide meaningful stability, even as data center load growth and rate increases add upward pressure.

In the news · Nebraska

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  Nebraska utilities dealing with energy growth 'we probably haven't seen since post-World War II'

  Nebraska Public Media · Dec 26, 2025

  OPPD, NPPD, and LES are all investing billions in new generation capacity with rates rising across all three utilities — though Nebraska still averages just over 10¢/kWh, well below the level where gas typically beats electricity for PHEVs.

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  OPPD board approves rate increase for 2026

  Omaha World-Herald · Dec 19, 2025

  Omaha Public Power District's board voted 6–2 to approve a 6.3% average rate increase for 2026, adding roughly $7/month for residential customers — a modest step up for Nebraska PHEV owners who benefit from some of the lowest utility rates in the country.

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