Electricity rates in Omaha, NE
Omaha (population 488,797) is served by Omaha Public Power District. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, 110, pays about $135 a month, 14.06¢ per kWh all-in: 10% above the Nebraska average of the last 12 months.
Utility OPPDPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to August 2026
Typical all-in price110
OPPD plans for an Omaha home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110Checked | $135/mo | 14.06 | Same price all day | $30/mo |
Typical bill: average Nebraska use of 957 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full OPPD tariff details and sources.
Omaha electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Omaha, NE?
The center of Omaha lies in Omaha Public Power District’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Omaha?
On OPPD’s 110 plan, a typical Nebraska home using 957 kWh a month pays about 14.06¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $135 a month. The Nebraska average over the last 12 months was 12.74¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Omaha?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $30 a month on OPPD’s 110 plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $163 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
Calculators with OPPD preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the OPPD page.