What is the average electricity rate in Hastings, Nebraska?

The average residential electricity rate in Hastings is approximately 9.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Hastings?

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

Which electric company serves Hastings, Nebraska?

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

Which gas company serves Hastings?

Hastings 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 Hastings electricity rates compare to Nebraska averages?

Hastings's electricity rate of 9.53¢/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 Hastings?

To start electric service in Hastings, contact Southern Public Power District and City of Hastings. 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.

Hastings, Nebraska Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Hastings, Nebraska

Hastings is served by Southern Public Power District and City of Hastings. Utilities covering Adams County report an average residential electricity rate of 9.53¢/kWh — below the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $106. Natural gas in Hastings is distributed by Black Hills Energy.

Compared to the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh/kWh, Hastings's electricity rate of 9.53¢/kWh is 4.06¢ below the Nebraska average. As Nebraska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Hastings

Southern Public Power District
City of Hastings

Natural Gas Utility in Hastings

Black Hills Energy
CenterPoint Energy Nebraska

Hastings vs Nebraska Energy Rates

Metric	Hastings	Nebraska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	9.53¢	13.59¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$107	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$79	$79	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Hastings Residents

As a Nebraska city, Hastings 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 Hastings 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 Hastings, Nebraska

The average residential electricity rate in Hastings is approximately 9.53¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Hastings pay an average of $79 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Hastings is distributed by Southern Public Power District and City of Hastings. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Hastings 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.
Hastings's electricity rate of 9.53¢/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 Hastings, contact Southern Public Power District and City of Hastings. 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.