City of Beatrice electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Beatrice is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,978 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Beatrice bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $43.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $86.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $130.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $173.40 |
City of Beatrice residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service ratetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $10.00 | 9.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential service rate - Electric Heattime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $10.00 | 9.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Beatrice rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (9.51¢ → 8.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Beatrice doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Beatrice's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage | 205 | 31 | 1,996 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Beatrice service area
City of Beatrice serves Gage County in Nebraska.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Beatrice at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,383,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 208,871 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 1427 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Beatrice's electricity rate?
City of Beatrice residential customers pay an average of 8.67¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 33% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Beatrice electric bill?
About $216 a month. The average City of Beatrice home uses 2,494 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $87.
How many customers does City of Beatrice have?
City of Beatrice serves 6,978 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Beatrice offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential service rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Beatrice before making decisions.