Electricity rates in Nebraska
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Tariff and voltage
At 120 V it draws about 12.5 A. Voltage changes the current (amps), not the cost.
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Per hour: $0.20, Per day: $1.62, Per month: $49.39
- Per hour
- $0.20
- Per day
- $1.62
- Per month
- $49.39
- Per year
- $593.05
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 13.54¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in Nebraska
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.14 | $3.25 | $98.79 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.20 | $1.62 | $49.39 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $0.54 | $1.62 | $49.39 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.20 | $1.22 | $37.05 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.04 | $0.89 | $27.17 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.10 | $0.81 | $24.70 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.08 | $0.65 | $19.76 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.32 | $0.32 | $9.88 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.04 | $0.32 | $9.88 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.05 | $0.22 | $6.59 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.03 | $0.22 | $6.59 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $1.29 | $0.17 | $5.20 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.17 | $5.19 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.16 | $4.93 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.02 | $0.12 | $3.70 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.10 | $0.10 | $3.09 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.0041 | $0.10 | $2.96 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.01 | $0.08 | $2.47 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.01 | $0.08 | $2.47 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.01 | $0.08 | $2.47 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.03 | $0.08 | $2.47 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.07 | $0.07 | $2.06 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.01 | $0.05 | $1.65 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.24 | $0.04 | $1.24 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.27 | $0.04 | $1.23 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.16 | $0.04 | $1.23 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.08 | $0.04 | $1.22 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.07 | $0.03 | $1.03 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0014 | $0.03 | $0.99 |
About electricity rates in Nebraska
Nebraska is the only state served entirely by publicly owned electric utilities. There are no investor-owned power companies: public power districts such as the Nebraska Public Power District and the Omaha Public Power District, along with municipal systems like Lincoln Electric System and rural cooperatives, generate and deliver electricity across the state. Rates are set by locally elected or appointed boards rather than by a state utility commission, and customers cannot choose a competitive supplier.
Generation has traditionally come from coal and nuclear plants, and wind farms on the plains now contribute a substantial and growing share. The continental climate brings hot, humid summers that drive air-conditioning demand and cold winters, although most homes heat with natural gas. Net metering for small rooftop systems is available under state law.