North Central Public Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska
North Central Public Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 6,980 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.78¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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North Central Public Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.60 |
North Central Public Power Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4- Three Phase Farm Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $34.75 | 12.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 92- All Town Residentials including (Leased area 12.5%)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $16.00 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 19- Single Phase Farm Residential (Leased areas)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.50 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 1- Single Phase Farm Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.50 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 36- Single Phase Farm Residenital - PV DG (solar)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.50 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 75- Single Phase Farm Residential - Wind DGtime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.50 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 91- Single Phase Farm Residential (Leased Areas 12.5%)time-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.50 | 11.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North Central Public Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (11.79¢ → 12.26¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | North Central Public Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 146 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.56 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 21 min | — | — |
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 North Central Public Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 64 | 6 | 866 | 2025-05-08 |
| Antelope | 52 | 6 | 432 | 2025-07-30 |
| Knox | 33 | 2 | 665 | 2025-02-15 |
| Holt | 32 | 3 | 1,462 | 2025-11-06 |
North Central Public Power Dist service area
North Central Public Power Dist serves 4 counties in Nebraska and 8 ZIP codes.
Antelope, Holt, Knox, Pierce
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Central Public Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $16,832,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 137,287 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13698 |
| Website | www.ncppd.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Central Public Power Dist's electricity rate?
North Central Public Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 12.78¢ 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 1% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North Central Public Power Dist electric bill?
About $209 a month. The average North Central Public Power Dist home uses 1,639 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does North Central Public Power Dist have?
North Central Public Power Dist serves 6,980 residential customers in Nebraska, across 4 counties.
How reliable is North Central Public Power Dist?
In 2019, the average North Central Public Power Dist customer was without power for 2 hr 26 min (SAIDI) over 0.56 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does North Central Public Power Dist offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 7 time-of-use residential plans, including 4- Three Phase Farm Residential. 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 North Central Public Power Dist before making decisions.