Electricity rates in 68531 — Lincoln, NE
Homes in ZIP 68531 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).
What a month of electricity costs
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 68531 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 68531
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Power District Political Subdivision | 10.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $146 | 18,387 |
| Omaha Public Power District Political Subdivision · serves Lancaster County | 14.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $109 | 362,918 |
| Lincoln Electric System Municipal · serves Lancaster County | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $88 | 134,912 |
| Nebraska Public Power District Political Subdivision · serves Lancaster County | 11.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 73,650 |
| City of Nebraska City Municipal · serves Lancaster County | 10.5¢ 2024 | $219 | 6,365 |
| City of Hickman (NE) Municipal · serves Lancaster County | 10.4¢ 2024 | $104 | 1,219 |
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
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 68531
How much does electricity cost in 68531?
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 68531?
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¢.