Electricity rates in 68864 — Palmer, NE
Homes in ZIP 68864 pay about 11.7¢ per kWh (Loup River Public Power Dist, 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 11.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 68864 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 68864
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loup River Public Power Dist Political Subdivision | 11.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 16,292 |
| Southern Public Power District Political Subdivision | 9.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $119 | 15,215 |
| City of Grand Island (NE) Municipal · serves Merrick County | 10.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 22,799 |
| Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist Political Subdivision · serves Merrick County | 13.0¢ 2024 | $234 | 4,932 |
| City of Central City Municipal · serves Merrick County | 11.0¢ 2024 | $173 | 1,826 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Merrick 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 68864
How much does electricity cost in 68864?
About 11.7¢ per kWh for homes (Loup River Public Power Dist, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $105.
Who is the electric utility for 68864?
Loup River Public Power Dist, with about 16,292 residential customers in Nebraska; 4 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¢.