South Central Public Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska · SPP region · SPP
South Central Public Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 3,778 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% 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.
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South Central Public Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $148.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $197.80 |
South Central Public Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (9.31¢ → 9.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | South Central Public Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 162 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.97 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 46 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 118 | 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 South Central Public Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 35 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer | 3,879 | 27 | 2,230 | 2025-03-19 |
| Fillmore | 413 | 6 | 1,112 | 2025-03-19 |
| Hamilton | 232 | 2 | 2,533 | 2025-03-19 |
South Central Public Power Dist service area
South Central Public Power Dist serves 7 counties in Nebraska and 32 ZIP codes.
Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,778 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 15 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $12,605 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 44 MWh |
South Central Public Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 4.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $28,482,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 425,735 MWh |
| Peak demand | 104 MW summer · 59 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.1% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17548 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Central Public Power Dist's electricity rate?
South Central Public Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 9.89¢ 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 23% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average South Central Public Power Dist electric bill?
About $138 a month. The average South Central Public Power Dist home uses 1,396 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $99.
How many customers does South Central Public Power Dist have?
South Central Public Power Dist serves 3,778 residential customers and 8,626 customers in total in Nebraska, across 7 counties.
How reliable is South Central Public Power Dist?
In 2019, the average South Central Public Power Dist customer was without power for 2 hr 42 min (SAIDI) over 0.97 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 118 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does South Central Public Power Dist offer net metering for solar?
South Central Public Power Dist had 15 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.2 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 South Central Public Power Dist before making decisions.