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

Electricity rates in 69149 — Lodgepole, NE

Homes in ZIP 69149 pay about 14.2¢ per kWh (Highline Electric Assn, 2024 average). The Nebraska average is 13.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.2¢per kWh
UtilityHighline Electric Assn
NE average13.5¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$127899 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$71
900 kWh / month · avg. use$127
1,200 kWh / month$170

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 69149 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 69149

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NE
Highline Electric Assn
Cooperative
14.2¢
2024
$127752
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist
Political Subdivision · serves Cheyenne County
14.1¢
2024
$3725,050
City of Sidney (NE)
Municipal · serves Cheyenne County
13.7¢
2024
$1614,468
High West Energy, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Cheyenne County
16.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1281,752
City of Lodgepole (NE)
Municipal · serves Cheyenne County
9.8¢
2024
$93258

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cheyenne 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 69149

How much does electricity cost in 69149?

About 14.2¢ per kWh for homes (Highline Electric Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $127.

Who is the electric utility for 69149?

Highline Electric Assn, with about 752 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¢.