Wheat Belt Public Power Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Nebraska
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 5,065 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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Wheat Belt Public Power Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $294.20 |
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL PURPOSE - SMALLtime-of-use | 2012-12-31 | $21.03 | 12.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (12.71¢ → 14.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist 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 Wheat Belt Public Power Dist's counties, customers averaged 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden | 185 | 6 | 700 | 2025-08-02 |
| Deuel | 110 | 6 | 329 | 2025-06-25 |
| Keith | 16 | 4 | 482 | 2025-06-10 |
| Morrill | 15 | 1 | 125 | 2025-11-16 |
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist service area
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist serves 7 counties in Nebraska and 6 ZIP codes.
Arthur, Banner, Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, Keith, Morrill
Cities: Sidney
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $22,408,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 158,800 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 20509 |
| Website | wheatbelt.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wheat Belt Public Power Dist's electricity rate?
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist residential customers pay an average of 14.71¢ 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 14% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wheat Belt Public Power Dist electric bill?
About $384 a month. The average Wheat Belt Public Power Dist home uses 2,613 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does Wheat Belt Public Power Dist have?
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist serves 5,065 residential customers in Nebraska, across 7 counties.
Does Wheat Belt Public Power Dist offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including GENERAL PURPOSE - SMALL. 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 Wheat Belt Public Power Dist before making decisions.