Customer Newsletter, April 2010

In March, the US Energy Information Administration released state electricity profiles, which outline average retail prices for electricity state by state. Being an all public power state, you might expect that Nebraska ranked high on the list of states with the lowest retail rates. And of course, we did great!

According to data from 2008, which was the basis for the report, Nebraska ranks 7th in the nation for the lowest average retail price for electric rates. Here’s how the top 10 states stack up, from lowest on up:
  • 1. West Virginia, 5.61 cents/kWh
  • 2. Wyoming, 5.67 cents/kWh
  • 3. Idaho, 5.69 cents/kWh
  • 4. Kentucky, 6.26 cents/kWh
  • 5. Utah, 6.46 cents/kWh
  • 6. Washington, 6.55 cents/kWh
  • 7. NEBRASKA, 6.58 cents/kWh
  • 8. North Dakota, 6.69 cents/kWh
  • 9. Missouri, 6.84 cents/kWh
  • 10. Iowa, 6.89 cents/kWh
Other surrounding states included Kansas, 7.45 cents/kWh (number 14); Oklahoma, 7.81 cents/kWh (number 18); and Colorado, 8.59 cents/kWh (number 26).

The states with the highest average retail price were:
  • 47. Rhode Island, 16.01 cents/kWh
  • 48. Massachusetts, 16.27 cents/kWh
  • 49. New York, 16.57 cents/kWh
  • 50. Connecticut, 17.79 cents/kWh
  • 51. Hawaii, 29.2 cents/kWh
Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • Nebraska Electric Rates Are Among Lowest in the Nation
    • In March, the US Energy Information Administration released state electricity profiles, which outline average retail prices for electricity state by state. More>>>
  • Wind Integration Study Published by NPA
    • In March, the Nebraska Power Association's (NPA) Board of Directors published results of a year-long, statewide study that determined various cost and operational impacts of adding large amounts of wind-powered generation to the state's electric power grid. More>>>
  • For Household Energy and Money Savings, Look for the ENERGY STAR!
    • The U.S. government has a program that can help you make an EnergyWise decision when purchasing electric appliances for the home. More>>>
  • Refrigerator Recycle Program
    • Get $35 in cold cash when you recycle your old, inefficient refrigerator. More>>>
  • The Value of Electricity
    • A dollar's worth can get you so much! More>>>
  • SPD Seeks to Return Unclaimed Funds
    • The individuals listed here, with the addresses we have on record, have left funds due them with Southern Power District. More>>>
  • Credit Card Payment Option Available
    • You can pay your electric bill 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, and from any location. More>>>
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