Custer Public Power District electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Custer Public Power District is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 4,707 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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.
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Custer Public Power District bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $272.80 |
Custer Public Power District residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL RESIDENTIAL RATE CLASS 01time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $19.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RURAL RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC RATE CLASS 03time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $19.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RURAL MISCELLANEOUS - RATE CLASS 04time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $19.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| TOWN RESIDENTIAL RATE CLASS 21time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $13.25 | 10.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| TOWN RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC- RATE CLASS 23time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $13.25 | 10.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Custer Public Power District rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (11.49¢ → 13.09¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Custer Public Power District | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.72 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 2 | 115 | 121 |
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 Custer Public Power District's counties, customers averaged 49 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry | 294 | 13 | 430 | 2025-01-12 |
| Sherman | 254 | 8 | 711 | 2025-12-11 |
| Buffalo | 55 | 12 | 4,175 | 2025-03-19 |
| Brown | 39 | 5 | 441 | 2025-08-30 |
| Dawson | 4 | 1 | 61 | 2025-06-30 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 56 | 2025-05-15 |
Custer Public Power District service area
Custer Public Power District serves 16 counties in Nebraska and 59 ZIP codes.
Blaine, Brown, Buffalo, Cherry, Custer, Dawson, Garfield, Grant, Hooker, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Sherman, Thomas, Valley
Cities: North Platte, Lexington, Cozad, Broken Bow, Gothenburg, Valentine, Ord, Ainsworth, Ravenna, Sutherland, Burwell, Loup City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 4,707 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 19 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $30,752 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 82 MWh |
Custer Public Power District at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.62¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 16.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,402,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 212,282 MWh |
| Peak demand | 114 MW summer · 55 MW winter |
| Line losses | 8.7% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 4671 |
| Website | www.nppd.com/save-money |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Custer Public Power District's electricity rate?
Custer Public Power District residential customers pay an average of 13.64¢ 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 6% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Custer Public Power District electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Custer Public Power District home uses 1,332 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does Custer Public Power District have?
Custer Public Power District serves 4,707 residential customers and 11,116 customers in total in Nebraska, across 16 counties.
How reliable is Custer Public Power District?
In 2025, the average Custer Public Power District customer was without power for 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.72 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Custer Public Power District offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including RURAL RESIDENTIAL RATE CLASS 01. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Custer Public Power District offer net metering for solar?
Custer Public Power District had 19 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.3 MW of capacity and 1 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Custer Public Power District before making decisions.