Electric Rates & Providers in Adams County, NE

Adams County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Adams County, Nebraska Electricity Overview

Adams County consumes 45.59% of the generation put out by its generating plants.

Residents of Adams County are paying, on average, 41.94% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 9.36 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Adams County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 37.6 megawatt hours per resident and places Adams County as the 262nd highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable generation per capita a year.

The largest supplier in Adams County by megawatt hours sold is Hastings Utilities.

Adams County generates 1,173,396.46 megawatt hours from coal a year. That is 37.51 megawatt hours per person in the county and makes Adams County the 94th highest ranked county out of 3230 counties in the nation for electricity production from coal per capita.

Adams County has a population of 31,284 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    536,336 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.14 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,176,410 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,176,410 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    37.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    550,399,461 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    17,593.64 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hastings

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Hastings Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

11.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.85% higher than last month
  • 5.52% higher than April last year
  • 1.6% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 31.03% lower than the US average
  • 376th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
  • 3,352nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 480 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 435 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

10.88¢ per kWh

  • 0.47% higher than last month
  • 4.65% higher than April last year
  • 5.47% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 32.52% lower than the US average
  • 319th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 84 since April last year
  • 1,425th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 230 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$74.11 per month

  • 6.63% lower than last month
  • 4.92% higher than April last year
  • 17.29% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 34.27% lower than the US average
  • 98th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 81 since April last year
  • 2,173rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 692 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$89.08 per month

  • 0.33% higher than last month
  • 1.33% higher than April last year
  • 19.19% lower than the Nebraska average
  • 34.54% lower than the US average
  • 24th in the state out of 586 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
  • 1,929th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 850 since April last year

Hastings, NE Electricity Overview

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On average, Hastings' citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 5.47% below Nebraska's average price of 11.51 cents, ranking the city at 319th out of 590 cities in Nebraska for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 112,135.68 megawatt hours, Hastings Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $89.08 per month, while the state average is $111.02.

In Hastings, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 209,230,335.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 7th largest amount in Nebraska out of 590 cities. More importantly, the city averages 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hastings

Hastings residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.118/kWh$0.093/kWh$127.16/mo.$60.89/mo.
319th10.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hastings
24th$89.08Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hastings Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hastings, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Hastings UtilitiesBUNDLED10.7688.546,246112,507.6912,109,490
Southern Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.17120.49240,216.7322,024,475
2 providers total

Kenesaw, NE Electricity Overview

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On average, Kenesaw's citizens purchase residential electricity for 9.27 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 19.47% below Nebraska's average price of 11.51 cents, ranking the city at 43rd out of 590 cities in Nebraska for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 353.56 megawatt hours, Southern Public Power District is the largest electricity supplier in the city. Kenesaw is home to 857 residents, making it the 142nd largest city by population in Nebraska.

In Kenesaw, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 7,102,245.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 142nd largest amount in Nebraska out of 590 cities. More importantly, the city averages 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kenesaw

Kenesaw residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.294/kWh$0.041/kWh$220.31/mo.$50.23/mo.
43rd9.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kenesaw
298th$120.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kenesaw Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kenesaw, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southern Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.17120.49240,216.7322,024,475
1 providers total

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Juniata, NE Electricity Overview

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On average, Juniata's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 5.47% below Nebraska's average price of 11.51 cents, ranking the city at 318th out of 590 cities in Nebraska for lowest average electricity rate. Hastings Utilities has an estimated 167 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city. Juniata is the 169th largest city in Nebraska, with a population of 675.

In Juniata, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 5,593,950.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 169th largest amount in Nebraska out of 590 cities. More importantly, the city averages 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Juniata

Juniata residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.118/kWh$0.093/kWh$127.17/mo.$60.91/mo.
318th10.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Juniata
25th$89.09Average residential monthly electricity bill for Juniata Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Juniata, Nebraska

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Hastings UtilitiesBUNDLED10.7688.54112,507.6912,109,490
Southern Public Power DistrictBUNDLED9.17120.49240,216.7322,024,475
2 providers total

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Electricity Production in Adams County, Nebraska

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Adams County, Nebraska

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Whelan Energy CenterGrand Island Utilities (4.90%)Hastings Utilities (39.56%)Nebraska City Utilities (3.27%)Heartland Consumers Power District (26.13%)Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (26.13%)
Adams County NE Coal 1,176,4101,207,256,172.921,026.22
1 power plant total

Adams County, Nebraska Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Adams County has one power plant. Releasing 550,399,460.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 571st highest in the country for total emissions from electricity use. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the county, which amounts to 17,593.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks the county as the 78th highest polluting county in the United States. Adams County's power plants mainly use Coal, which accounts for 99.74% (or 1,173,396.46 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
99.74%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.26%

Adams County, Nebraska Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Adams County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Adams County is about 4.32% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Adams County is ranked as the 1105th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Adams County:

  • Ayr, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Hastings, Nebraska:
    • Hastings Utilities: 98.34%
    • Southern Public Power District: 1.66%
  • Holstein, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Juniata, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 1.70%
    • Hastings Utilities: 98.30%
  • Kenesaw, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Prosser, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 100.00%
  • Roseland, Nebraska:
    • Southern Public Power District: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Adams County, Nebraska?

Adams County, Nebraska has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Adams County, Nebraska?

By total megawatt hours sold, Hastings Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Adams County, Nebraska.

What electricity companies offer service in Adams County, Nebraska?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Hastings Utilities13,795
2Southern Public Power District3,456
3South Central Public Power District303

How many power plants are within Adams County, Nebraska?

There is one power plant located in Adams County, Nebraska

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-06-30