City of Trenton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Trenton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 405 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.17¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 Trenton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303.40 |
City of Trenton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Ratetime-of-use | 2012-12-18 | $8.30 | 31.4¢ (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 Trenton rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (11.23¢ → 14.55¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Trenton doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Trenton service area
City of Trenton serves Hitchcock County in Nebraska.
Hitchcock
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Trenton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $649,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,459 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 18954 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Trenton's electricity rate?
City of Trenton residential customers pay an average of 15.17¢ 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% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Trenton electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average City of Trenton home uses 917 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does City of Trenton have?
City of Trenton serves 405 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Trenton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Single Phase Rate. 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 Trenton before making decisions.