City of Ord electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Ord is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,453 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% 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 Ord bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.75 | $50.22 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.50 | $86.07 |
| 1,500 kWh | $158.25 | $112.97 |
| 2,000 kWh | $211.00 | $139.87 |
*Residential Service (effective 2011-01-15), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Ord residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2011-01-15 | — | 37.48¢ first 20 kWh, 20.76¢ first 50 kWh, 9.99¢ first 200 kWh, 7.17¢ first 1,000 kWh, 5.38¢ after |
| Residential Service - Electric Heat Customerstime-of-use | 2011-01-15 | — | 37.5¢ (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 Ord rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (8.58¢ → 10.12¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Ord doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Ord service area
City of Ord serves Valley County in Nebraska and 3 ZIP codes.
Valley
Cities: Ord
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ord at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,378,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,381 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 14172 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ord's electricity rate?
City of Ord residential customers pay an average of 10.55¢ 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 18% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ord electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average City of Ord home uses 1,914 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $106.
How many customers does City of Ord have?
City of Ord serves 1,453 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Ord offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service - Electric Heat Customers. 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 Ord before making decisions.