City of Hastings electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
City of Hastings is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,655 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Hastings bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $117.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $176.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $234.80 |
City of Hastings residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Urban RS-Utime-of-use | nan | $4.60 | 7.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - Rural RS-Rtime-of-use | nan | $8.78 | 7.5¢ (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 Hastings rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (9.25¢ → 11.83¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Hastings | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.30 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 44 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 7 | 115 | 121 |
City of Hastings service area
City of Hastings serves 2 counties in Nebraska and 3 ZIP codes.
Adams, Clay
Cities: Hastings
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 17 |
City of Hastings at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 11.27¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.98¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $38,503,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 403,791 MWh |
| Peak demand | 88 MW summer · 79 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 83% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.1% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 8245 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hastings's electricity rate?
City of Hastings residential customers pay an average of 11.74¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 9% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hastings electric bill?
About $96 a month. The average City of Hastings home uses 813 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $117.
How many customers does City of Hastings have?
City of Hastings serves 11,655 residential customers and 13,962 customers in total in Nebraska, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Hastings?
In 2025, the average City of Hastings customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.30 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Hastings offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential - Urban RS-U. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Hastings offer net metering for solar?
City of Hastings had 17 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 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 Hastings before making decisions.