Lincoln Electric System electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Lincoln Electric System is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 136,859 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Lincoln Electric System bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $233.00 |
Lincoln Electric System residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase (Facilities Level 2)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $47.00 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Three Phasetime-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $68.75 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single Phase (Facilities Level 3)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $68.75 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single Phase (Facilities Level 1)time-of-use | 2025-01-01 | $33.50 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lincoln Electric System rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (9.45¢ → 11.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lincoln Electric System | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 241 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.74 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 25 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 18 | 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 Lincoln Electric System's counties, customers averaged 109 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 109 | 7 | 5,695 | 2025-03-19 |
Lincoln Electric System service area
Lincoln Electric System serves Lancaster County in Nebraska and 19 ZIP codes.
Lancaster
Cities: Lincoln
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,226 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 4,247 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,521,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 901 MWh |
Lincoln Electric System at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 9.31¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.05¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $326,759,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,375,686 MWh |
| Peak demand | 801 MW summer · 702 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 31% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.7% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 11018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric System's electricity rate?
Lincoln Electric System residential customers pay an average of 11.65¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 9% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lincoln Electric System electric bill?
About $98 a month. The average Lincoln Electric System home uses 839 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $117.
How many customers does Lincoln Electric System have?
Lincoln Electric System serves 136,859 residential customers and 155,120 customers in total in Nebraska, across 1 county.
How reliable is Lincoln Electric System?
In 2025, the average Lincoln Electric System customer was without power for 4 hr 1 min (SAIDI) over 0.74 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 18 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lincoln Electric System offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Single Phase (Facilities Level 2). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Lincoln Electric System offer net metering for solar?
Lincoln Electric System had 1,226 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 7.0 MW of capacity. 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 Lincoln Electric System before making decisions.