Electricity rates in North Platte, NE
North Platte (24,194 people, Lincoln County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Dawson Power District pay about 11.77¢/kWh, 8% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving North Platte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Power District | Public power district | 11.77¢ | $154 | 16K | 157 |
| City of North Platte | Municipal utility | 12.17¢ | $101 | 12K | — |
| Custer Public Power District | Public power district | 13.64¢ | $182 | 4,707 | 2 |
| Midwest Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.05¢ | $157 | 2,400 | 65 |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1 | 1 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 19 (0.1%) | 56 (0.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-03 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sutherland 11.8¢
- Gothenburg 11.8¢
- Cozad 11.8¢
- Ogallala 13.1¢
- Grant 13.1¢
- Lexington 11.8¢
- Broken Bow 13.6¢
- Imperial 13.1¢
- McCook 11.0¢
- Cambridge 13.1¢
ZIP codes: 69101, 69103
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Platte?
Most homes in North Platte get power from Dawson Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 11.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of North Platte: City of North Platte (12.17¢), Custer Public Power District (13.64¢), Midwest Electric Member Corp. (13.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in North Platte?
About $154 a month, based on 1,308 kWh a month (the average for Dawson Power District customers) at 11.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in North Platte, NE?
4 utilities serve North Platte's ZIP codes: Dawson Power District, City of North Platte, Custer Public Power District, Midwest Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in North Platte?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 1 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 56 customers (0.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.