City of Central City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Central City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,858 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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 Central City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $170.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $227.00 |
City of Central City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $12.89 | 11.9¢ (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 Central City rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (10.21¢ → 10.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Central City doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Central City service area
City of Central City serves Merrick County in Nebraska.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Central City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,932,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 36,114 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3235 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Central City's electricity rate?
City of Central City residential customers pay an average of 11.35¢ 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 12% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Central City electric bill?
About $184 a month. The average City of Central City home uses 1,620 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does City of Central City have?
City of Central City serves 1,858 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Central City offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 Central City before making decisions.