Village of Brainard electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
Village of Brainard is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 252 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.83¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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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Village of Brainard bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.15 | $65.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.30 | $113.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $162.45 | $160.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $216.60 | $208.00 |
*Residential (effective 2012-02-20), 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.
Village of Brainard residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-02-20 | — | 13.10¢ first 500 kWh, 9.50¢ first 2,000 kWh, 6.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Brainard rate history
2015–2025: -7% change in the average residential rate (11.16¢ → 10.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Brainard doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Village of Brainard's counties, customers averaged 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2025-03-19 |
Village of Brainard service area
Village of Brainard serves Butler County in Nebraska.
Butler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Brainard at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $409,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,936 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Brainard's electricity rate?
Village of Brainard residential customers pay an average of 10.83¢ 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 16% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Brainard electric bill?
About $141 a month. The average Village of Brainard home uses 1,302 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does Village of Brainard have?
Village of Brainard serves 252 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
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 Village of Brainard before making decisions.