What is the average electricity rate in Grand Island, Nebraska?

The average residential electricity rate in Grand Island is approximately 10.17¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Grand Island?

Natural gas customers in Grand Island pay an average of $79 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Grand Island, Nebraska?

Electricity in Grand Island is distributed by Nebraska Public Power District and City of Grand Island. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Grand Island?

Grand Island natural gas service is provided by Black Hills Energy and CenterPoint Energy Nebraska. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Grand Island electricity rates compare to Nebraska averages?

Grand Island's electricity rate of 10.17¢/kWh is below the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Grand Island?

To start electric service in Grand Island, contact Nebraska Public Power District and City of Grand Island. For gas service, contact Black Hills Energy and CenterPoint Energy Nebraska. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Grand Island, Nebraska Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Grand Island, Nebraska

Grand Island is served by Nebraska Public Power District and City of Grand Island. Utilities covering Hall County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.17¢/kWh — below the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $101. Natural gas in Grand Island is distributed by Black Hills Energy.

Compared to the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh/kWh, Grand Island's electricity rate of 10.17¢/kWh is 3.42¢ below the Nebraska average. As Nebraska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Grand Island

Nebraska Public Power District
City of Grand Island
Southern Public Power District

Natural Gas Utility in Grand Island

Black Hills Energy
CenterPoint Energy Nebraska

Grand Island vs Nebraska Energy Rates

Metric	Grand Island	Nebraska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.17¢	13.59¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$101	$107	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$79	$79	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Grand Island Residents

As a Nebraska city, Grand Island residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Nebraska LIHEAP
✅ Nebraska Energy Assistance Program
✅ Nebraska Weatherization
✅ OPPD Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Grand Island Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Grand Island, Nebraska

The average residential electricity rate in Grand Island is approximately 10.17¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $101 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Grand Island pay an average of $79 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Grand Island is distributed by Nebraska Public Power District and City of Grand Island. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Grand Island natural gas service is provided by Black Hills Energy and CenterPoint Energy Nebraska. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Grand Island's electricity rate of 10.17¢/kWh is below the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Grand Island, contact Nebraska Public Power District and City of Grand Island. For gas service, contact Black Hills Energy and CenterPoint Energy Nebraska. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.