EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Lincoln Electric System electricity rates

Lincoln Electric System (municipal) residential customers paid about 11.8¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $88 for 808 kWh a month.

Avg. home price11.8¢per kWh
Residential customers134,912NE, 2024
Avg. monthly use808kWh
Commercial8.5¢per kWh
Industrial7.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with Lincoln Electric System

500 kWh / month$59
900 kWh / month$107
1,200 kWh / month$142

Monthly cost at the average price of 11.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageLincoln Electric System 7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageLincoln Electric System
Nebraska averageU.S. averageLincoln Electric System
Aug 202613.5¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.8%12.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+17.2%11.6¢
Record high13.8¢Jul 2026
Avg. home bill$1551,144 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Lincoln Electric System’s electricity rate?

About 11.8¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Lincoln Electric System electric bill?

$88 a month in 2024, for an average of 808 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Lincoln Electric System cheaper than the Nebraska average?

Yes: 11.8¢ versus the Nebraska average of 13.5¢ (Aug 2026).