Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 4,952 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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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Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.55 | $185.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.10 | $244.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.65 | $302.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278.20 | $361.50 |
*Cabin (effective 2012-01-01, $126.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | 2012-01-01 | $126.50 | 11.75¢ |
| Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $37.50 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Municipal Pumping Servicetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $60.00 | 13.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Space and Water Heating - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $27.75 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Urban Residential -Electric Water Heatertime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $18.50 | 10.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Space and Water Heating - One Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $20.50 | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $19.00 | 8.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service CYC 2/REV1 - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $30.00 | 11.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $25.50 | 11.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Seasonal/Cabin- CYC1 - Single Phase | 2012-01-01 | $107.00 | 7.05¢ |
| Seasonal/Cabin - CYC1 - Three Phase | 2012-01-01 | $275.00 | 7.15¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.44¢ → 13.35¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 91 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.06 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 85 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 72 | 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 Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 453 | 16 | 4,634 | 2025-03-19 |
| Hamilton | 232 | 2 | 2,533 | 2025-03-19 |
| Butler | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2025-03-19 |
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist service area
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist serves 6 counties in Nebraska and 2 ZIP codes.
Butler, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Polk, York
Cities: Stromsburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,742,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 102,946 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 15188 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist's electricity rate?
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 13.91¢ 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 8% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist electric bill?
About $241 a month. The average Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist home uses 1,732 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist have?
Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist serves 4,952 residential customers in Nebraska, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist?
In 2019, the average Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist customer was without power for 91 min (SAIDI) over 1.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 72 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential CYC2/Rev1 - Three Phase. 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 Polk County Rural Pub Power Dist before making decisions.