Electricity rates in Oakland, NE
Oakland (1,202 people, Burt County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Omaha Public Power District pay about 13.86¢/kWh, 8% more than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Oakland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Power District | Public power district | 13.86¢ | $126 | 369K | 558 |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power district | 12.83¢ | $122 | 74K | 195 |
| Burt County Public Power Dist | Public power district | 15.13¢ | $261 | 4,314 | — |
| Cuming County Public Power Dist | Public power district | 12.66¢ | $260 | 3,929 | — |
| City of Lyons | Municipal utility | 11.86¢ | $137 | 573 | — |
| Village of Decatur | Municipal utility | 14.30¢ | $138 | 356 | — |
Power outages in Burt County right now
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Outage history in Burt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 38 | 795 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,024 (28.7%) | 1,846 (51.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-13 | 2025-03-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (38 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Point 15.1¢
- Tekamah 12.8¢
- Macy 12.8¢
- Pender 10.0¢
- Wisner 10.0¢
- Blair 12.8¢
- Arlington 12.8¢
- Fremont 12.8¢
- North Bend 12.8¢
- Elkhorn 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 68045
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakland?
Most homes in Oakland get power from Omaha Public Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 13.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oakland: Nebraska Public Power District (12.83¢), Burt County Public Power Dist (15.13¢), Cuming County Public Power Dist (12.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakland?
About $126 a month, based on 909 kWh a month (the average for Omaha Public Power District customers) at 13.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oakland, NE?
6 utilities serve Oakland's ZIP codes: Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Burt County Public Power Dist, Cuming County Public Power Dist, City of Lyons, Village of Decatur. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakland?
In 2025, customers in Burt County averaged 13 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-20, when 1,846 customers (51.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.