City of Wood River electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of Wood River is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 819 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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 Wood River bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $244.00 |
City of Wood River residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Residential (RS)time-of-use | 2015-04-01 | $15.00 | 12.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule - Residential Multi-Familytime-of-use | 2015-04-01 | $22.25 | 12.3¢ (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 Wood River rate history
2015–2025: -5% change in the average residential rate (12.30¢ → 11.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Wood River 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 Wood River's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Wood River service area
City of Wood River serves Hall County in Nebraska.
Hall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wood River at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,304,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 11,143 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20945 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wood River's electricity rate?
City of Wood River residential customers pay an average of 12.20¢ 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 5% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wood River electric bill?
About $138 a month. The average City of Wood River home uses 1,134 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $122.
How many customers does City of Wood River have?
City of Wood River serves 819 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of Wood River offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate Schedule - Residential (RS). 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 Wood River before making decisions.