City of Gering electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Gering is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,023 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 Gering bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $149.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $298.40 |
City of Gering residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential Rate Single Phasetime-of-use | 2013-09-23 | $19.40 | 26.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2013-09-23 | — | 51.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Residential Rate Three Phasetime-of-use | 2013-09-23 | $25.87 | 26.4¢ (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 Gering rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (15.24¢ → 14.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Gering 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 Gering's counties, customers averaged 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Bluff | 28 | 18 | 922 | 2025-05-19 |
City of Gering service area
City of Gering serves Scotts Bluff County in Nebraska and 8 ZIP codes.
Scotts Bluff
Cities: Scottsbluff, Mitchell, Terrytown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Gering at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,907,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 62,207 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 7149 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Gering's electricity rate?
City of Gering residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢ 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 16% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Gering electric bill?
About $154 a month. The average City of Gering home uses 1,032 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does City of Gering have?
City of Gering serves 5,023 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Gering offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural Residential Rate Single Phase. 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 Gering before making decisions.