Midwest
Electricity costs in Nebraska
Residential customers in Nebraska pay an average of 13.59¢ per kWh — 4th cheapest of the 51 states and territories we track, and -26.3% against the national average.
Nebraska at a glance
Nebraska is the only state served entirely by public power, with no investor-owned utilities anywhere in it. That means no shareholder returns are built into rates, which is a structural reason its electricity is cheap rather than a temporary market condition. Retail choice does not exist. Hot summers and cold winters both drive meaningful load.
Rate trend
2025-06 to 2026-05 · cents per kWh · 13.14¢ → 13.59¢
What appliances cost to run in Nebraska
Ranked by annual cost at typical usage and Nebraska’s average rate. Click through for the full calculation and to enter your own usage.
| Appliance | Watts | kWh/yr | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Furnace | 15000W | 14,783 | $168 | $2,009 |
| EV Charger (Level 2) | 7200W | 7,884 | $89.35 | $1,071 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 3500W | 6,643 | $75.29 | $903 |
| Heat Pump | 2400W | 5,256 | $59.57 | $714 |
| Space Heater | 1500W | 4,380 | $49.64 | $595 |
| Pool Pump | 1500W | 4,380 | $49.64 | $595 |
| Hot Tub | 1500W | 3,285 | $37.23 | $446 |
| Garage Heater | 5000W | 3,285 | $37.23 | $446 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 18000W | 2,628 | $29.78 | $357 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1250W | 2,555 | $28.96 | $347 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4000W | 1,971 | $22.34 | $268 |
| Window Air Conditioner | 900W | 1,840 | $20.85 | $250 |
| Dehumidifier | 500W | 1,314 | $14.89 | $179 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 3000W | 931 | $10.55 | $126 |
| Slow Cooker | 200W | 584 | $6.62 | $79.37 |
| Chest Freezer | 200W | 526 | $5.96 | $71.43 |
| Electric Oven | 2400W | 526 | $5.96 | $71.43 |
| Electric Stovetop | 2000W | 511 | $5.79 | $69.44 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 460 | $5.21 | $62.50 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 409 | $4.63 | $55.56 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 1200W | 329 | $3.72 | $44.64 |
| Well Pump | 750W | 274 | $3.10 | $37.20 |
| Air Fryer | 1500W | 219 | $2.48 | $29.76 |
| Box Fan | 75W | 219 | $2.48 | $29.76 |
| Dishwasher | 1200W | 219 | $2.48 | $29.76 |
| Microwave | 1100W | 201 | $2.28 | $27.28 |
| Television | 100W | 183 | $2.07 | $24.80 |
| Ceiling Fan | 60W | 175 | $1.99 | $23.81 |
| Coffee Maker | 900W | 164 | $1.86 | $22.32 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 164 | $1.86 | $22.32 |
| Electric Pressure Cooker | 1000W | 146 | $1.65 | $19.84 |
| Toaster Oven | 1400W | 123 | $1.39 | $16.67 |
| Laptop | 60W | 123 | $1.39 | $16.67 |
| Computer Monitor | 35W | 102 | $1.16 | $13.89 |
| Clothes Iron | 1100W | 100 | $1.14 | $13.64 |
| WiFi Router | 10W | 88 | $0.99 | $11.90 |
| Sump Pump | 800W | 88 | $0.99 | $11.90 |
| Washing Machine | 500W | 73 | $0.83 | $9.92 |
| Phone Charger | 6W | 7 | $0.07 | $0.89 |
| Printer | 50W | 5 | $0.05 | $0.62 |
These use typical wattages and usage hours, at Nebraska’s state average rate. Your own utility tariff, any time-of-use pricing and fixed service charges will shift the real figure. See our methodology.