WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Decatur

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Decatur

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Decatur

Average monthly bill

January

$291highest

February

$275

March

$118

April

$105

May

$98lowest

June

$104

July

$110

August

$107

September

$98lowest

October

$104

November

$131

December

$229

Carbon Emissions

858 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,253 kWh

Where does Decatur’s electricity come from?

Decatur's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Decatur's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 20% of the energy in Decatur. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Decatur. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Decatur.

44%

Wind

31%

Coal

20%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Decatur

The state of solar in Decatur

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,472

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Decatur can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Decatur

Burt County Public Power Dist

Burt County Public Power Dist Rates

Burt County Public Power Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Inside City LimitsFixed8¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Outside City LimitsFixed8¢ to 12¢

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