Southwest Public Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Southwest Public Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 2,178 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% 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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Southwest Public Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $109.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $164.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $219.60 |
Southwest Public Power Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $39.50 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Farm Non-Residential Single-Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $17.00 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single-Phase Service: In-Towntime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $22.00 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single-Phase Service: Ruraltime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $24.00 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Southwest Public Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (10.08¢ → 10.54¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Southwest Public Power Dist | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 80 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.98 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 82 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 80 | 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 Southwest Public Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Willow | 6 | 0 | 46 | 2025-06-13 |
Southwest Public Power Dist service area
Southwest Public Power Dist serves 6 counties in Nebraska and 27 ZIP codes.
Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, Red Willow
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 5 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 1,210 |
Southwest Public Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.66¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.73¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,230,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 210,605 MWh |
| Peak demand | 86 MW summer · 27 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.0% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17692 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Public Power Dist's electricity rate?
Southwest Public Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 10.98¢ 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 15% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Southwest Public Power Dist electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average Southwest Public Power Dist home uses 1,321 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $110.
How many customers does Southwest Public Power Dist have?
Southwest Public Power Dist serves 2,178 residential customers and 6,331 customers in total in Nebraska, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Southwest Public Power Dist?
In 2025, the average Southwest Public Power Dist customer was without power for 80 min (SAIDI) over 0.98 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 80 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Southwest Public Power Dist offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Three-Phase Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Southwest Public Power Dist offer net metering for solar?
Southwest Public Power Dist had 5 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 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 Southwest Public Power Dist before making decisions.