City of Laurel electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Laurel is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 593 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Laurel bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $188.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $251.00 |
City of Laurel rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (9.22¢ → 12.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Laurel 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 Laurel's counties, customers averaged 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | 6 | 1 | 458 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Laurel service area
City of Laurel serves Cedar County in Nebraska.
Cedar
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Laurel at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $124,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,030 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10760 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Laurel's electricity rate?
City of Laurel residential customers pay an average of 12.55¢ 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 2% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Laurel electric bill?
About $18 a month. The average City of Laurel home uses 145 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does City of Laurel have?
City of Laurel serves 593 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
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 Laurel before making decisions.