Electricity rates in 69160 — Sidney, NE
Homes in ZIP 69160 pay about 14.1¢ per kWh (Wheat Belt Public Power Dist, 2024 average). 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 14.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 69160 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Cheyenne
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Belt Public Power Dist Political Subdivision · serves Cheyenne | 14.1¢ 2024 | $372 | 5,050 |
| City of Sidney (NE) Municipal · serves Cheyenne | 13.7¢ 2024 | $161 | 4,468 |
| High West Energy, Inc. Cooperative · serves Cheyenne | 16.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 1,752 |
| City of Lodgepole (NE) Municipal · serves Cheyenne | 9.8¢ 2024 | $93 | 258 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cheyenne; 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 69160
How much does electricity cost in 69160?
About 14.1¢ per kWh for homes (Wheat Belt Public Power Dist, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $127.
Who is the electric utility for 69160?
Wheat Belt Public Power Dist serves Cheyenne (EIA service territory), with about 5,050 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¢.