Electricity rates in Seward, NE
Seward (7,167 people, Seward County) is served by Butler Public Power District. Homes on Butler Public Power District pay about 12.13¢/kWh, 6% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Seward
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Public Power District | Public power district | 12.13¢ | $143 | 4,825 | — |
Power outages in Seward County right now
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Outage history in Seward County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 184 | 5,031 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 800 (13.8%) | 5,874 (101.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (184 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Milford 9.8¢
- Friend 9.8¢
- Crete 9.8¢
- Lincoln 9.8¢
- David City 12.1¢
- York 10.5¢
- Stromsburg 13.9¢
- Waverly 12.8¢
- Wilber 9.8¢
- Hickman 9.8¢
ZIP codes: 68434
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Seward?
Most homes in Seward get power from Butler Public Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 12.13¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Seward?
About $143 a month, based on 1,182 kWh a month (the average for Butler Public Power District customers) at 12.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Seward, NE?
Butler Public Power District serves Seward.
How often does the power go out in Seward?
In 2025, customers in Seward County averaged 83 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 5,874 customers (101.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.