Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dawson County, Nebraska Electricity Overview
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Dawson County enjoy an average rate that is 29.65% below that at 11.34 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 5.35% drop in CO2 emissions per capita within the preceding year in Dawson County.
Residents of Dawson County use enough electricity to release 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the US average of 4,114.63.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Dawson County is Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility.
Dawson County comes in as the 1205th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country, releasing 199,152,936.77 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Dawson County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $145.81, which is 5.64% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
411,990 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
199,152,937 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,287.33 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lexington
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Rates and Production Categories
Lexington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.74¢ per kWh
- 2.06% higher than last month
- 4.88% higher than April last year
- 9.39% lower than the Nebraska average
- 36.49% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 1,587th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 96 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 523 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.49¢ per kWh
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 4.52% higher than April last year
- 8.89% lower than the Nebraska average
- 34.96% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 966th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 189 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$98.82 per month
- 10.88% lower than last month
- 1.21% lower than April last year
- 10.29% higher than the Nebraska average
- 12.35% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 10,789th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,481 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,552 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$122.28 per month
- 0.08% lower than last month
- 1.25% lower than April last year
- 10.93% higher than the Nebraska average
- 10.14% lower than the US average
- 307th in the state out of 586 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 10,801st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 188 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
Lexington, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.49 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Lexington, which is 8.89% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 34.96% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Lexington citizens average 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 570th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 85,566,729.32 kilograms, which is the 17th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Lexington have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington
Lexington residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 | |
| Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.42 | 122 | 44,744.26 | 4,664,336.8 |
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Cozad, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 10.16 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Cozad, which is 11.70% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 36.97% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 23,724.83 megawatt hours, Cozad Board of Public Works is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Cozad average is 19.93% lower at $110.51 per month.
Cozad citizens average 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 160th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 32,817,844.85 kilograms, which is the 40th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Cozad have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cozad
Cozad residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cozad, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 10.09 | 109.85 | 19,871.74 | 2,004,736.46 | |
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 |
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Gothenburg, NE Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 9.78 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gothenburg, which is 15.00% below the average Nebraska price of 11.51 cents and 39.32% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 26,355.17 megawatt hours, Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Gothenburg average is 25.30% lower at $103.1 per month.
Gothenburg citizens average 8,287.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 160th highest in Nebraska out of 590 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 28,806,774.92 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Gothenburg have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gothenburg
Gothenburg residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gothenburg, Nebraska
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Public Power | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 146.5 | 248,236.64 | 28,220,464 | |
| Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 9.60 | 99.9 | 16,460.87 | 1,580,976.5 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Dawson County, Nebraska?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Dawson County, Nebraska?
By total revenue, Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility is the largest electricity company in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What electricity companies offer service in Dawson County, Nebraska?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson Public Power | 6,763 |
| 2 | Lexington, Nebraska Electric Utility | 3,873 |
| 3 | Cozad Board of Public Works | 1,828 |
| 4 | Gothenburg, Nebraska Electric Utility | 1,642 |
