City of Fairbury electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Fairbury is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,195 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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 Fairbury bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $115.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $230.40 |
City of Fairbury residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-03-01 | $21.00 | 7.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-03-01 | $12.45 | 8.5¢ (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 Fairbury rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (10.46¢ → 11.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Fairbury 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 Fairbury's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer | 3,879 | 27 | 2,230 | 2025-03-19 |
| Jefferson | 360 | 24 | 1,012 | 2025-03-19 |
| Gage | 205 | 31 | 1,996 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Fairbury service area
City of Fairbury serves 3 counties in Nebraska.
Gage, Jefferson, Thayer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Fairbury at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,986,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 81,328 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6132 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fairbury's electricity rate?
City of Fairbury residential customers pay an average of 11.52¢ 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 10% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fairbury electric bill?
About $244 a month. The average City of Fairbury home uses 2,121 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does City of Fairbury have?
City of Fairbury serves 3,195 residential customers in Nebraska, across 3 counties.
Does City of Fairbury offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural 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 Fairbury before making decisions.