City of Spencer electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Spencer is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 315 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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 Spencer bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.80 | $79.24 |
| 1,000 kWh | $119.60 | $137.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $179.40 | $182.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $239.20 | $227.24 |
*Basic Retail Residential Rates (effective 2014-04-01, $13.56/month customer charge), 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 Spencer residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Retail Residential Rates | 2014-04-01 | $13.56 | 0.00¢ first 30 kWh, 27.20¢ first 100 kWh, 11.66¢ first 1,000 kWh, 8.97¢ after |
| All-Electric Heating - Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-04-01 | $13.56 | 0.0¢ (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 Spencer rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (10.37¢ → 11.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Spencer 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 Spencer's counties, customers averaged 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | 14 | 1 | 263 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Spencer service area
City of Spencer serves Boyd County in Nebraska and 5 ZIP codes.
Boyd
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Spencer at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $749,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,534 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17787 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Spencer's electricity rate?
City of Spencer residential customers pay an average of 11.96¢ 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 7% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Spencer electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average City of Spencer home uses 1,729 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $120.
How many customers does City of Spencer have?
City of Spencer serves 315 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Spencer offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including All-Electric Heating - Residential. 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 Spencer before making decisions.