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 in 2010 included 52 percent coal, 37 percent nuclear, 9 percent oil and natural gas and 2 percent renewable resources. 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 or higher for the past ten 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 29 balancing authorities, 48,930 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
MidAmerican Energy (IA)	4.09
Union Electric (MO)	4.61
Omaha Public Power District (NE)	4.83
Nebraska Public Power District	5.17
Minnesota Power	5.22
Kansas Gas & Electric	5.47
Otter Tail Power (MN)	5.53
Wisconsin Public Service	5.60
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops.	5.62
Lincoln Electric System (NE)	5.84
Kansas City Power & Light (MO)	5.98
Northern States Power (WI)	6.32
Northern States Power (MN)	6.49
Westar Energy (KS)	6.50
National Average	6.77
Kansas City Power & Light (KS)	7.19
Wisconsin Electric Power	7.20
Wisconsin Power & Light	7.55
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2010

Regional Electricity Price Comparison
Commercial Average
Company	cents/kWh
MidAmerican Energy (IA)	6.46
Union Electric (MO)	6.73
Lincoln Electric System (NE)	6.77
Otter Tail Power (MN)	7.14
Omaha Public Power District (NE)	7.54
Kansas Gas & Electric	7.65
Westar Energy (KS)	7.70
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops.	7.71
Nebraska Public Power District	7.81
Kansas City Power & Light (KS)	7.84
Kansas City Power & Light (MO)	8.04
Northern States Power (MN)	8.24
Minnesota Power	8.34
Northern States Power (WI)	8.70
Wisconsin Public Service	9.46
National Average	10.19
Wisconsin Electric Power	10.48
Wisconsin Power & Light	10.58
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2010

Regional Electricity Price Comparison
Residential Average
Company	cents/kWh
Union Electric (MO)	8.15
Otter Tail Power (MN)	8.25
Lincoln Electric System (NE)	8.30
MidAmerican Energy (IA)	8.37
Omaha Public Power District (NE)	9.22
Kansas Gas & Electric	9.46
Westar Energy (KS)	9.55
Nebraska Public Power District	9.62
Minnesota Power	9.66
Kansas City Power & Light (KS)	9.80
KCP&L Greater Missouri Ops.	9.86
Kansas City Power & Light (MO)	10.09
Northern States Power (MN)	10.79
Northern States Power (WI)	10.90
National Average	11.54
Wisconsin Power & Light	12.41
Wisconsin Public Service	12.91
Wisconsin Electric Power	13.20
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861, 2010

Natural Gas

Greater Omaha is served by two natural gas utilities – publicly owned Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) and Black Hills Corporation.

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	17.59	6.29
Alaska	9.94	3.90
Arizona	17.13	7.95
Arkansas	13.00	8.22
California	9.15	6.38
Colorado	8.54	6.38
Connecticut	14.38	8.19
Delaware	17.27	13.58
District of Columbia	13.51	--
Florida	19.63	9.13
Georgia	12.82	6.03
Hawaii	35.31	18.49
Idaho	10.23	8.28
Illinois	8.72	7.10
Indiana	10.50	6.71
Iowa	9.54	6.05
Kansas	10.78	4.45
Kentucky	11.61	5.87
Louisiana	12.77	4.19
Maine	15.95	8.85
Maryland	12.71	10.39
Massachusetts	14.42	11.72
Michigan	10.94	9.35
Minnesota	8.73	5.49
Mississippi	10.90	6.34
Missouri	12.24	9.28
Montana	9.22	8.80
Nebraska	9.07	5.84
Nevada	12.80	10.89
New Hampshire	14.89	12.48
New Jersey	14.07	8.70
New Mexico	9.25	5.25
New York	14.52	9.24
North Carolina	13.83	8.41
North Dakota	8.21	5.06
Ohio	11.30	8.67
Oklahoma	11.05	12.18
Oregon	14.10	9.42
Pennsylvania	14.14	9.14
Rhode Island	16.56	12.22
South Carolina	14.48	5.89
South Dakota	8.88	5.89
Tennessee	11.81	6.88
Texas	10.86	3.94
United States	11.51	5.17
Utah	8.69	5.46
Vermont	16.79	7.70
Virginia	13.24	6.94
Washington	13.55	11.34
West Virginia	14.32	5.38
Wisconsin	10.44	7.59
Wyoming	9.12	5.62
Source: American Gas Association, 2009

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	$453.92	--
Huntsville, AL	$523.70	15%
Memphis, TN	$527.50	16%
Tallahassee, FL	$567.41	25%
Little Rock, AR	$682.11	50%
Detroit, MI	$682.96	50%
Cincinnati, OH	$769.36	69%
Springfield, MO	$796.50	75%
Lincoln, NE	$832.05	83%
Columbus, OH	$839.72	85%
Oklahoma City, OK	$853.64	88%
Jackson, TN	$900.20	98%
Dallas, TX	$917.63	102%
Indianapolis, IN	$937.41	107%
Nashville, TN	$985.63	117%
Louisville, KY	$1,077.80	137%
Philadelphia, PA	$1,115.51	146%
Chattanooga, TN	$1,173.71	159%
New York, NY	$1,305.00	187%
Knoxville, TN	$1,342.30	196%
Bellevue, WA	$1,373.51	203%
Phoenix, AZ	$1,435.86	216%
Marietta, GA	$1,452.12	220%
Seattle, WA	$1,763.00	288%
Los Angeles, CA	$1,897.00	318%
Austin, TX	$2,198.90	384%
Source: 2010 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
               1102 E. First St.
               Papillion, NE 68046
               (888) 890-5554
               www.blackhillsenergy.com

               City of Omaha
               Public Works Department
               1819 Farnam St. #600
               Omaha, NE 68183
               (402) 444-5220
              Fax: (402) 444-5248
               www.cityofomaha.org/pw

               Metropolitan Utilities District
               1723 Harney St.
               Omaha, NE 68102
               (402) 554-6666
               (800) 732-5664
                www.mudomaha.com

               Northern Natural Gas
               1111 S. 103rd St.
               Omaha, NE 68124
               (402) 398-7200
               (866) 810-5268
               www.northernnaturalgas.com

               Omaha Public Power District
               444 S. 16th St.
               Omaha, NE 68102
               (402) 536-4131
               (877) 536-4131
               www.oppd.com