Norris Public Power District electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Norris Public Power District is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 19,395 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Norris Public Power District bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $48.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $97.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $146.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $195.00 |
Norris Public Power District residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE 1 - FARM AND RURAL RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2013-01-20 | $25.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE 4 - TOWN, VILLAGE, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL -ALL-ELECTRICtime-of-use | 2013-01-20 | $16.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE 3 - TOWN, VILLAGE, AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2013-01-20 | $16.00 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE 2 - FARM AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL - ALL-ELECTRICtime-of-use | 2013-01-20 | $25.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Norris Public Power District rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (9.52¢ → 9.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Norris Public Power District | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2,541 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.12 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 13 hr 34 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 465 | 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 Norris Public Power District's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 5,031 | 60 | 5,874 | 2025-03-19 |
| Thayer | 3,879 | 27 | 2,230 | 2025-03-19 |
| Saline | 1,967 | 33 | 2,753 | 2025-03-19 |
| Jefferson | 360 | 24 | 1,012 | 2025-03-19 |
| Gage | 205 | 31 | 1,996 | 2025-03-19 |
| Lancaster | 109 | 7 | 5,695 | 2025-03-19 |
Norris Public Power District service area
Norris Public Power District serves 6 counties in Nebraska and 98 ZIP codes.
Gage, Jefferson, Lancaster, Saline, Seward, Thayer
Cities: Lincoln, Beatrice, Crete, Fairbury, Waverly, Ashland, Milford, Hickman, Wilber, Hebron, Wymore, Eagle, Friend
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 19,395 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 189 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $307,425 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 820 MWh |
Norris Public Power District at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $92,810,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,061,623 MWh |
| Peak demand | 211 MW summer · 227 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13664 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Norris Public Power District's electricity rate?
Norris Public Power District residential customers pay an average of 9.75¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 24% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Norris Public Power District electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average Norris Public Power District home uses 1,550 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does Norris Public Power District have?
Norris Public Power District serves 19,395 residential customers and 28,935 customers in total in Nebraska, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Norris Public Power District?
In 2025, the average Norris Public Power District customer was without power for 42 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 3.12 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 hr 45 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Norris Public Power District offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE 1 - FARM AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Norris Public Power District offer net metering for solar?
Norris Public Power District had 189 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.1 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 Norris Public Power District before making decisions.