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

Electricity rates in 68524 — Lincoln, NE

Homes in ZIP 68524 pay about 10.0¢ per kWh (Norris Public Power District, Jan–Aug 2026). The Nebraska average is 13.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price10.0¢per kWh
UtilityNorris Public Power District
NE average13.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1461,518 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$50
900 kWh / month$90
1,200 kWh / month$120
1,500 kWh / month · avg. use$149

Monthly cost at the average price of 10.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 68524 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 68524

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NE
Norris Public Power District
Political Subdivision
10.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$14618,387
Omaha Public Power District
Political Subdivision · serves Lancaster County
14.1¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$109362,918
Lincoln Electric System
Municipal · serves Lancaster County
11.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$88134,912
Nebraska Public Power District
Political Subdivision · serves Lancaster County
11.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$10073,650
City of Nebraska City
Municipal · serves Lancaster County
10.5¢
2024
$2196,365
City of Hickman (NE)
Municipal · serves Lancaster County
10.4¢
2024
$1041,219

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lancaster County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Nebraska price trend

7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageNorris Public Power District 7¢10¢13¢16¢19¢20222023202420252026Nebraska averageU.S. averageNorris Public Power District
Nebraska averageU.S. averageNorris Public Power District
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.

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 about 68524

How much does electricity cost in 68524?

About 10.0¢ per kWh for homes (Norris Public Power District, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $90.

Who is the electric utility for 68524?

Norris Public Power District, with about 18,387 residential customers in Nebraska; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in NE getting more expensive?

The Nebraska residential average was 13.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.