WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Omaha

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Omaha

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

Average monthly bill

January

$344highest

February

$320

March

$124

April

$111lowest

May

$111lowest

June

$119

July

$127

August

$119

September

$111lowest

October

$119

November

$143

December

$248

Carbon Emissions

969 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,414 kWh

Where does Omaha’s electricity come from?

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

44%

Wind

31%

Coal

20%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Omaha

The state of solar in Omaha

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

752 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,131

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Omaha 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 Omaha

Nebraska Public Power DistrictOmaha Public Power District

Omaha Public Power District Rates

Omaha Public Power District has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Conservation ServiceFixed8¢ to 10¢

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