City of Fremont electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
City of Fremont is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 14,170 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.82¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Fremont bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $256.40 |
City of Fremont residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-02-14 | $12.00 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Suburban Ratetime-of-use | 2014-02-14 | $13.00 | 8.6¢ (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 Fremont rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (9.26¢ → 12.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Fremont | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 3,081 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.80 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 28 hr 32 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 18 | 115 | 121 |
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 Fremont's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 826 | 19 | 3,285 | 2025-03-20 |
City of Fremont service area
City of Fremont serves Dodge County in Nebraska and 5 ZIP codes.
Dodge
Cities: Fremont
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 4% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 266 |
City of Fremont at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 11.72¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.18¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $54,302,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 509,209 MWh |
| Peak demand | 113 MW summer · 93 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 62% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 6.6% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6779 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Fremont's electricity rate?
City of Fremont residential customers pay an average of 12.82¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 0% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Fremont electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average City of Fremont home uses 885 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does City of Fremont have?
City of Fremont serves 14,170 residential customers and 16,668 customers in total in Nebraska, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Fremont?
In 2025, the average City of Fremont customer was without power for 51 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 1.80 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 18 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Fremont offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Fremont offer net metering for solar?
City of Fremont had 266 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Fremont before making decisions.