Village of Dorchester electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
Village of Dorchester is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 352 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.89¢/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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Village of Dorchester bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.80 |
Village of Dorchester rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (11.27¢ → 13.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Dorchester 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 Dorchester's counties, customers averaged 32 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline | 1,967 | 33 | 2,753 | 2025-03-19 |
Village of Dorchester service area
Village of Dorchester serves Saline County in Nebraska.
Saline
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Dorchester at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $722,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,423 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 5350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Dorchester's electricity rate?
Village of Dorchester residential customers pay an average of 13.89¢ 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 8% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Dorchester electric bill?
About $178 a month. The average Village of Dorchester home uses 1,284 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Village of Dorchester have?
Village of Dorchester serves 352 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 Dorchester before making decisions.