What is the average electricity rate in Howells, Nebraska?

The average residential electricity rate in Howells is approximately 13.45¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Howells?

Natural gas customers in Howells pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.96/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Howells, Nebraska?

Electricity in Howells is distributed by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Howells?

Howells 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 Howells electricity rates compare to Nebraska averages?

Howells's electricity rate of 13.45¢/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 Howells?

To start electric service in Howells, contact Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Howells, Nebraska

Howells residents in Nebraska receive electric service through Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and natural gas distribution from Black Hills Energy. Nebraska's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Howells households.

Compared to the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh/kWh, Howells's electricity rate of 13.45¢/kWh is 0.14¢ below the Nebraska average. As Nebraska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Howells

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
Lincoln Electric System (LES)
Midwest Energy

Natural Gas Utility in Howells

Black Hills Energy
CenterPoint Energy Nebraska

Howells vs Nebraska Energy Rates

Metric	Howells	Nebraska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.45¢	13.59¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.96	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$106	$107	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$79	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Howells Residents

As a Nebraska city, Howells 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 Howells 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 Howells, Nebraska

The average residential electricity rate in Howells is approximately 13.45¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $106 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Howells pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.96/therm per therm.
Electricity in Howells is distributed by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Howells 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.
Howells's electricity rate of 13.45¢/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 Howells, contact Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). 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.