WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Polk
Nebraska
Nebraska
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Polk
January
$352highestFebruary
$149March
$133April
$104May
$103lowestJune
$108July
$115August
$113September
$103lowestOctober
$110November
$135December
$219Carbon Emissions
1,230 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,330 kWh
Polk's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Polk's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Polk. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Polk. Natural Gas provides 2% of the energy in Polk. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Polk.
47%
Coal
32%
Wind
16%
Nuclear
3%
Hydroelectric
2%
Natural Gas
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,308
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Polk 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.
Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Urban Residential -Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| Space and Water Heating - One Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| Space and Water Heating - Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 10¢ |
| General Service CYC 2/REV1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Seasonal/Cabin - CYC1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Seasonal/Cabin- CYC1 - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ |
| General Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Cabin | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Municipal Pumping Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Three Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 9¢ |
| Urban Residential - Gas Water Heater | Fixed | 7¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Single Phase | Fixed | 6¢ to 8¢ |
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