Loup River Public Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Loup River Public Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 16,449 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.36¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Loup River Public Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $170.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $227.20 |
Loup River Public Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (9.91¢ → 10.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Loup River Public Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 81 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.80 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 101 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 Loup River Public Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 464 | 14 | 317 | 2025-03-19 |
| Madison | 34 | 6 | 3,169 | 2025-05-08 |
Loup River Public Power Dist service area
Loup River Public Power Dist serves 5 counties in Nebraska and 18 ZIP codes.
Boone, Colfax, Madison, Nance, Platte
Cities: Central City, Albion, Fullerton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $249,848 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 672 MWh |
Loup River Public Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.95¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.60¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $95,955,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,194,376 MWh |
| Peak demand | 198 MW summer · 257 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 10% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 11251 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Loup River Public Power Dist's electricity rate?
Loup River Public Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 11.36¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 12% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Loup River Public Power Dist electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Loup River Public Power Dist home uses 1,279 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does Loup River Public Power Dist have?
Loup River Public Power Dist serves 16,449 residential customers and 20,955 customers in total in Nebraska, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Loup River Public Power Dist?
In 2025, the average Loup River Public Power Dist customer was without power for 81 min (SAIDI) over 0.80 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.
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 Loup River Public Power Dist before making decisions.