Electricity rates in Valentine, NE
Valentine (2,836 people, Cherry County) is served by 8 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 Valentine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power district | 12.83¢ | $122 | 74K | 195 |
| KBR Rural Public Power District | Public power district | 15.30¢ | $257 | 5,002 | — |
| Custer Public Power District | Public power district | 13.64¢ | $182 | 4,707 | 2 |
| Panhandle Rural El Member Association | Electric cooperative | 18.95¢ | $415 | 3,811 | — |
| Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist | Public power district | 18.24¢ | $319 | 3,487 | 419 |
| City of Valentine | Municipal utility | 10.51¢ | $182 | 2,189 | — |
| Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.63¢ | $309 | 1,122 | — |
| LaCreek Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $313 | 257 | — |
Power outages in Cherry County right now
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Outage history in Cherry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 161 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,155 (28.6%) | 430 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-24 | 2025-01-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (161 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ainsworth 13.6¢
- Atkinson 12.8¢
- Gordon 12.8¢
- O'Neill 12.8¢
- Burwell 13.6¢
- Broken Bow 13.6¢
- Ord 12.9¢
- North Platte 11.8¢
- Sutherland 11.8¢
- Chadron 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 69201
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Valentine?
Most homes in Valentine 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 Valentine: KBR Rural Public Power District (15.30¢), Custer Public Power District (13.64¢), Panhandle Rural El Member Association (18.95¢).
What is the average electric bill in Valentine?
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 Valentine, NE?
8 utilities serve Valentine's ZIP codes: Nebraska Public Power District, KBR Rural Public Power District, Custer Public Power District, Panhandle Rural El Member Association, Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist, City of Valentine, Cherry-Todd Electric Co-op, LaCreek Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Valentine?
In 2025, customers in Cherry County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-12, when 430 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.