City of Minden electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Minden is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,664 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Minden bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 |
City of Minden residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2013-03-01 | $14.65 | 15.8¢ (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 Minden rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (13.17¢ → 12.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Minden doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Minden service area
City of Minden serves Kearney County in Nebraska.
Kearney
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Minden at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,471,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 27,250 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 12626 |
| Website | nppdenergywise.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Minden's electricity rate?
City of Minden residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ 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 3% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Minden electric bill?
About $181 a month. The average City of Minden home uses 1,365 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Minden have?
City of Minden serves 1,664 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Minden offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service. 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 Minden before making decisions.