WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lincoln

Nebraska

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The State of Electricity in Lincoln

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

Average monthly bill

January

$401highest

February

$165

March

$145

April

$114

May

$113lowest

June

$116

July

$127

August

$120

September

$113lowest

October

$121

November

$144

December

$251

Carbon Emissions

1,361 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,472 kWh

Where does Lincoln’s electricity come from?

Lincoln's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Lincoln's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Lincoln. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Lincoln. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Lincoln. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Lincoln.

47%

Coal

32%

Wind

16%

Nuclear

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Natural Gas

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Lincoln

The state of solar in Lincoln

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

1,048 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,831

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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Lincoln Electric SystemNorris Public Power District

Lincoln Electric System Rates

Lincoln Electric System has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - 01 (Standard) & 03 (with Electric Heating)Fixed5¢ to 7¢

Norris Public Power District Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Farm And Rural ResidentialFixed6¢ to 200¢
TOWN, VILLAGE, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIALFixed5¢ to 200¢

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