What is the average electricity rate in Kearney, Nebraska?

The average residential electricity rate in Kearney is approximately 10.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Kearney?

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

Which electric company serves Kearney, Nebraska?

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

Which gas company serves Kearney?

Kearney 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 Kearney electricity rates compare to Nebraska averages?

Kearney's electricity rate of 10.54¢/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 Kearney?

To start electric service in Kearney, contact Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Power District. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney is served by Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Power District. Utilities covering Buffalo County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.54¢/kWh — below the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $115. Natural gas in Kearney is distributed by Black Hills Energy.

Compared to the Nebraska state average of 13.59¢/kWh/kWh, Kearney's electricity rate of 10.54¢/kWh is 3.05¢ below the Nebraska average. As Nebraska has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Kearney

Nebraska Public Power District
Dawson Power District
Southern Public Power District

Natural Gas Utility in Kearney

Black Hills Energy
CenterPoint Energy Nebraska

Kearney vs Nebraska Energy Rates

Metric	Kearney	Nebraska Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.54¢	13.59¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.01	$1.01	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$115	$107	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$79	$79	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Kearney Residents

As a Nebraska city, Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney, Nebraska

The average residential electricity rate in Kearney is approximately 10.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Kearney pay an average of $79 per month. The rate is approximately $1.01/therm per therm.
Electricity in Kearney is distributed by Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Power District. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Kearney 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.
Kearney's electricity rate of 10.54¢/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 Kearney, contact Nebraska Public Power District and Dawson Power District. 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.