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

Electricity rates in 68768 — Pilger, NE

Homes in ZIP 68768 pay about 9.7¢ per kWh (Northeast Power, 2024 average). The Nebraska average is 13.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price9.7¢per kWh
UtilityNortheast Power
NE average13.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1301,337 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$49
900 kWh / month$88
1,200 kWh / month$117
1,350 kWh / month · avg. use$131

Monthly cost at the average price of 9.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 68768 is

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Utilities serving 68768

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NE
Northeast Power
Political Subdivision
9.7¢
2024
$1306,846
Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist
Political Subdivision · serves Stanton County
9.4¢
2024
$1356,146
Cuming County Public Pwr Dist
Political Subdivision · serves Stanton County
11.2¢
2024
$2393,920
Stanton County Public Pwr Dist
Political Subdivision · serves Stanton County
6.5¢
2024
$5632,755

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

Nebraska price trend

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Nebraska averageU.S. average
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 68768

How much does electricity cost in 68768?

About 9.7¢ per kWh for homes (Northeast Power, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $88.

Who is the electric utility for 68768?

Northeast Power, with about 6,846 residential customers in Nebraska; 3 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¢.