City of Seward electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Seward is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,666 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.66¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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 Seward bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.20 |
City of Seward residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Light, Heat and Power (RE)time-of-use | 2014-05-06 | $15.75 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Residential Light, Heat and Power (NE)time-of-use | 2014-05-06 | $21.60 | 10.4¢ (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 Seward rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (11.62¢ → 14.06¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Seward 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 Seward's counties, customers averaged 83 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 5,031 | 60 | 5,874 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Seward service area
City of Seward serves Seward County in Nebraska and 2 ZIP codes.
Seward
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Seward at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,340,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 87,758 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 16953 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Seward's electricity rate?
City of Seward residential customers pay an average of 14.66¢ 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 14% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Seward electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average City of Seward home uses 1,995 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does City of Seward have?
City of Seward serves 3,666 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Seward offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Light, Heat and Power (RE). 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 Seward before making decisions.