Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 3,487 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.24¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% more 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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Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $182.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $273.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $364.80 |
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (14.80¢ → 17.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 419 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.42 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 53 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 280 | 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 Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 115 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux | 3,899 | 15 | 1,274 | 2025-05-19 |
| Cherry | 294 | 13 | 430 | 2025-01-12 |
| Dawes | 91 | 7 | 2,246 | 2025-05-21 |
| Sheridan | 54 | 6 | 322 | 2025-12-11 |
| Box Butte | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-25 |
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist service area
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist serves 5 counties in Nebraska and 21 ZIP codes.
Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan, Sioux
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2,115 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,822,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 73,270 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 13805 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist's electricity rate?
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 18.24¢ 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 42% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 1% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist electric bill?
About $319 a month. The average Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist home uses 1,751 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $182.
How many customers does Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist have?
Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist serves 3,487 residential customers in Nebraska, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist?
In 2019, the average Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist customer was without power for 6 hr 59 min (SAIDI) over 2.42 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 40 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 Northwest Rural Pub Power Dist before making decisions.