Electricity rates in Chadron, NE
Chadron (5,775 people, Dawes County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Nebraska Public Power District pay about 12.83¢/kWh, 0% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Chadron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power district | 12.83¢ | $122 | 74K | 195 |
| Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist | Public power district | 18.24¢ | $319 | 3,487 | 419 |
| Niobrara Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 17.59¢ | $158 | 919 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Dawes County right now
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Outage history in Dawes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 41 | 91 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 7 |
| Most customers out at once | 301 (5.4%) | 2,246 (40.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-02 | 2025-05-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (41 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gordon 12.8¢
- Alliance 12.8¢
- Mitchell 12.8¢
- Scottsbluff 12.8¢
- Terrytown 12.8¢
- Bayard 15.4¢
- Gering 15.4¢
- Bridgeport 15.4¢
- Kimball 15.4¢
- Sidney 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 69337
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chadron?
Most homes in Chadron get power from Nebraska Public Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 12.83¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chadron: Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist (18.24¢), Niobrara Electric Association (17.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chadron?
About $122 a month, based on 954 kWh a month (the average for Nebraska Public Power District customers) at 12.83¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chadron, NE?
4 utilities serve Chadron's ZIP codes: Nebraska Public Power District, Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist, Niobrara Electric Association, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chadron?
In 2025, customers in Dawes County averaged 91 min without power. Outages hit 7 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-21, when 2,246 customers (40.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.