Without any compromises in quality, service or availability, businesses and residents in the Greater Omaha area benefit significantly from utility costs that are well below the national average.
Learn more about Electricity Rates, Natural Gas Rates, Water Rates and Waste water & Sewer Information.
Electricity
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is the 12th-largest, publicly owned electric system in the U.S., based on the number of customers served. Its diversified generation mix includes 57.8 percent coal, 15 percent nuclear, 27 percent oil and natural gas and 0.2 percent landfill gas and wind. This ensures OPPD is well equipped to accommodate the demands of its commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout its service area of more than 5,000 square miles including Greater Omaha and portions of 13 counties in eastern Nebraska. In addition, OPPD is a “net seller” of electricity. This means the earnings from sales are returned to customers in the form of rate stability and system improvements.
OPPD has maintained an Average Service Availability Index of 99.98 percent for the past five years. In addition to efficient utilization of base load stations and peaking units, one key to OPPD’s excellent service reliability is the in-state availability of additional power during times of high demand. OPPD assures that availability through it membership in the Southwest Power Pool (SSP), which serves more than 5 million customers in nine states – Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. SPP’s footprint includes 26 balancing authorities, 47,000 miles of transmission lines and 370,000 square miles.
The following table compares OPPD’s rates to other regional utilities for industrial, commercial and residential users.
| Regional Electricity Price Comparison |
| Industrial Average |
| Company |
cents/kWh |
| Omaha Public Power District (NE) |
3.82 |
|
MidAmerican Energy (IA) |
3.99 |
|
Union Electric (MO) |
4.02 |
|
Nebraska Public Power District |
4.37 |
|
Minnesota Power |
4.73 |
|
Kansas Gas & Electric |
4.78 |
|
Lincoln Electric System (NE) |
5.05 |
|
Otter Tail Power (MN) |
5.12 |
|
Kansas City Power & LIght (MO) |
5.13 |
|
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops. |
5.37 |
|
Westar Energy (KS) |
5.62 |
|
Wisconsin Public Service |
5.84 |
|
Northern States Power (WI) |
6.15 |
|
Kansas City Power & Light (KS) |
6.21 |
|
Northern States Power (MN) |
6.34 |
|
Wisconsin Electric Power |
6.82 |
|
National Average |
6.83 |
|
Wisconsin Power & Light |
6.90 |
|
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2008 |
|
Regional Electricity Price Comparison |
|
Commercial Average |
|
Company |
cents/kWh |
|
Union Electric (MO) |
5.75 |
|
Lincoln Electric System (NE) |
6.16 |
|
Omaha Public Power District (NE) |
6.35 |
|
MidAmerican Energy (IA) |
6.39 |
|
Westar Energy (KS) |
6.59 |
|
Kansas Gas & Electric |
6.73 |
|
Kansas City Power & Light (KS) |
6.82 |
|
Kansas City Power & Light (MO) |
6.85 |
|
Minnesota Power |
6.86 |
|
Nebraska Public Power District |
6.88 |
|
Otter Tail Power (MN) |
6.98 |
|
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops. |
7.18 |
|
Northern States Power (MN) |
7.91 |
|
Northern States Power (WI) |
8.07 |
|
Wisconsin Public Service |
9.12 |
|
Wisconsin Power & Light |
9.66 |
|
Wisconsin Electric Power |
9.72 |
|
National Average |
10.36 |
|
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2008 |
|
Regional Electricity Price Comparison |
|
Residential Average |
|
Company |
cents/kWh |
|
Union Electric (MO) |
6.82 |
|
Lincoln Electric System (NE) |
7.60 |
|
Minnesota Power |
7.72 |
|
Omaha Public Power District (NE) |
7.82 |
|
Kansas Gas & Electric |
7.84 |
|
Otter Tail Power (MN) |
7.98 |
|
Westar Energy (KS) |
8.07 |
|
MidAmerican Energy (IA) |
8.37 |
|
Kansas City Power & Light (KS) |
8.51 |
|
Kansas City Power & Light (MO) |
8.63 |
|
Nebraska Public Power District |
8.94 |
|
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops. |
9.02 |
|
Northern States Power (MN) |
10.34 |
|
Northern States Power (WI) |
10.40 |
|
National Average |
11.26 |
|
Wisconsin Power & Light |
11.30 |
|
Wisconsin Electric Power |
11.66 |
|
Wisconsin Public Service |
12.58 |
|
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2008 |
Natural Gas
Greater Omaha is served by two natural gas utilities – publicly owned Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) and Black Hills Corporation. Nebraska customers benefit from natural gas rates that are the 10th lowest of the 50 states for industrial and seventh lowest for residential.
The following table shows a breakdown of natural gas rates by state for both industrial and residential users.
|
Average Natural Gas Prices by State |
|
|
Average Cost Per
Million BTUs |
|
State |
Residential |
Industrial |
|
Alabama |
17.73 |
10.24 |
|
Alaska |
8.45 |
5.32 |
|
Arizona |
17.06 |
10.15 |
|
Arkansas |
13.65 |
10.24 |
|
California |
12.36 |
10.47 |
|
Colorado |
9.47 |
8.49 |
|
Connecticut |
16.75 |
12.24 |
|
Delaware |
15.57 |
12.15 |
|
District of Columbia |
15.98 |
-- |
|
Florida |
20.45 |
11.35 |
|
Georgia |
14.98 |
10.67 |
|
Hawaii |
43.19 |
25.91 |
|
Idaho |
10.73 |
8.89 |
|
Illinois |
11.70 |
10.25 |
|
Indiana |
12.26 |
10.15 |
|
Iowa |
11.54 |
9.04 |
|
Kansas |
12.59 |
9.13 |
|
Kentucky |
13.41 |
10.09 |
|
Louisiana |
15.01 |
9.03 |
|
Maine |
16.93 |
14.43 |
|
Maryland |
15.49 |
13.04 |
|
Massachusetts |
16.61 |
14.94 |
|
Michigan |
11.56 |
9.94 |
|
Minnesota |
10.94 |
8.77 |
|
Mississippi |
13.53 |
10.05 |
|
Missouri |
12.95 |
10.97 |
|
Montana |
11.10 |
10.69 |
|
Nebraska |
10.77 |
8.83 |
|
Nevada |
12.92 |
10.75 |
|
New Hampshire |
16.22 |
14.05 |
|
New Jersey |
14.68 |
12.36 |
|
New Mexico |
11.85 |
9.95 |
|
New York |
16.27 |
11.92 |
|
North Carolina |
16.06 |
11.73 |
|
North Dakota |
10.02 |
8.04 |
|
Ohio |
14.14 |
12.32 |
|
Oklahoma |
11.94 |
12.63 |
|
Oregon |
13.46 |
8.79 |
|
Pennsylvania |
15.64 |
11.72 |
|
Rhode Island |
16.36 |
12.85 |
|
South Carolina |
16.32 |
10.68 |
|
South Dakota |
10.97 |
8.72 |
|
Tennessee |
13.76 |
10.48 |
|
Texas |
13.32 |
8.68 |
|
United States |
13.26 |
7.44 |
|
Utah |
8.72 |
6.98 |
|
Vermont |
17.75 |
9.30 |
|
Virginia |
15.75 |
11.13 |
|
Washington |
12.66 |
10.23 |
|
West Virginia |
14.06 |
10.60 |
|
Wisconsin |
12.41 |
10.24 |
|
Wyoming |
9.84 |
7.31 |
|
Source: 2008 Gas Facts: A Statistical Record of the Gas Utility Industry; American Gas Association |
Water
An abundant, low-cost supply of water is available for industrial and commercial users in Greater Omaha. The
current system consists of six reservoirs and more than 2,200 miles of water mains. What’s more, water quality meets or exceeds all current and proposed federal standards.
Following is a breakdown of water rates by state for both commercial and light-industrial users.
|
Regional Water Rate Comparison |
|
City |
Commercial/Light Industrial (500 CCF) |
% Above M.U.D. Rates |
|
Omaha, NE |
$575.80 |
-- |
|
Little Rock, AR |
$641.21 |
11% |
|
St. Louis, MO |
$641.94 |
11% |
|
Detroit, MI |
$649.50 |
13% |
|
Co. Springs, CO |
$721.91 |
25% |
|
Cincinnati, OH |
$769.36 |
34% |
|
Springfield, MO |
$787.15 |
37% |
|
Lincoln, NE |
$788.75 |
37% |
|
Oklahoma City, OK |
$812.10 |
41% |
|
Jackson, TN |
$829.71 |
44% |
|
Indianapolis, IN |
$846.05 |
47% |
|
Columbus, OH |
$919.44 |
60% |
|
Nashville, TN |
$939.88 |
63% |
|
Knoxville, TN |
$983.85 |
71% |
|
Philadelphia, PA |
$1,003.45 |
74% |
|
Louisville, KY |
$1,024.82 |
78% |
|
Reno, NV |
$1,046.56 |
82% |
|
New York, NY |
$1,155.00 |
101% |
|
Chattanooga, TN |
$1,173.71 |
104% |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
$1,282.78 |
123% |
|
Marietta, GA |
$1,343.04 |
133% |
|
San Francisco, CA |
$1,467.60 |
155% |
| Los Angelas, CA |
$1,506.50 |
162% |
| Austin, TX |
$1,626.72 |
183% |
| Seattle, WA |
$1,710.00 |
197% |
| El Paso, TX |
$1,736.12 |
202 |
| Source: 2009 Utility Bill Comparisons; Memphis Light, Gas & Water |
Wastewater and Sewage
Operated by the city, Omaha’s wastewater treatment plants are designed to treat some of the toughest organic wastes including high Biochemical Oxygen Demand wastes. Combined with the city’s EPA award-winning sewage treatment plants, the area is well positioned to accommodate development and growth of existing and emerging industries.
NOTE: The rates listed on this page have been compiled from resources provided by local utilities and are subject to change. Please contact each utility company directly for current price quotes.
Black Hills Energy
1815 Capital Ave.
Omaha, NE 68102
(888) 890-5554
www.blackhillsenergy.com
City of Omaha
Public Works Department
1819 Farnam
Omaha, NE 68183
(402) 444-5220
Fax: (402) 444-5248
www.cityofomaha.org/pw
Metropolitan Utilities District
1723 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 554-6666
(800) 732-5664
www.mudomaha.com
Northern Natural Gas
1111 South 103rd Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 398-7200
(866) 810-5268
www.northernnaturalgas.com
Omaha Public Power District
Energy Plaza
444 South 16th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 536-4131
(877) 536-4131
www.oppd.com |