Nebraska Electricity Rates (2026)
12.3¢/kWhstate average
23.8% below national averageUtilities in Nebraska
Individual utility data for Nebraska is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 12.3¢/kWh.
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Rate Outlook for Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is currently 12.3 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 14.6 cents/kWh by 2031 and 16.6 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.5% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 17.3 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Nebraska vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Nebraska (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| 2027 | 13.2 | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| 2028 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| 2029 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| 2030 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| 2031 | 14.6 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| 2032 | 15.0 | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| 2033 | 15.6 | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| 2034 | 16.0 | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| 2035 | 16.4 | 16.9 | 16.3 |
| 2036 | 16.6 | 17.3 | 16.6 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Nebraska's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.