Village of Chester electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
Village of Chester is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 193 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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 Chester bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $318.00 |
Village of Chester residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $10.00 | 19.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- All Electrictime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $10.00 | 20.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Chester rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (11.83¢ → 15.25¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Chester 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 Chester's counties, customers averaged 64 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer | 3,879 | 27 | 2,230 | 2025-03-19 |
Village of Chester service area
Village of Chester serves Thayer County in Nebraska.
Thayer
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Chester at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $248,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,626 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3445 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Chester's electricity rate?
Village of Chester residential customers pay an average of 15.90¢ 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 24% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Chester electric bill?
About $112 a month. The average Village of Chester home uses 702 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does Village of Chester have?
Village of Chester serves 193 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does Village of Chester offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential. 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 Village of Chester before making decisions.