City of Emerson electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Emerson is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 424 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.88¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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 Emerson bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $178.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $237.60 |
City of Emerson rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (10.03¢ → 11.40¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Emerson 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 Emerson's counties, customers averaged 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston | 54 | 7 | 341 | 2025-09-15 |
| Dakota | 32 | 4 | 2,674 | 2025-08-06 |
| Dixon | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2025-07-19 |
City of Emerson service area
City of Emerson serves 3 counties in Nebraska and 2 ZIP codes.
Dakota, Dixon, Thurston
Cities: Macy
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Emerson at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $745,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,537 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5850 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Emerson's electricity rate?
City of Emerson residential customers pay an average of 11.88¢ 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 8% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Emerson electric bill?
About $153 a month. The average City of Emerson home uses 1,285 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $119.
How many customers does City of Emerson have?
City of Emerson serves 424 residential customers in Nebraska, across 3 counties.
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 Emerson before making decisions.