Checked
Cedar County, NE Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Cedar County, Nebraska.
- Nebraska home electricity
- 13.78¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 5
- Serving Cedar County
Electric utilities serving Cedar County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Nebraska service area
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power DistrictPolitical Subdivision | 94,170 | 10.95¢/kWh | $104/mo |
| Cedar-Knox Public Power DistPolitical Subdivision | 8,370 | 9.01¢/kWh | $125/mo |
| City of Laurel - (NE)Municipal | 593 | Not reported | Not reported |
| City of Randolph - (NE)Municipal | 553 | Not reported | Not reported |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power AdministrationFederal | 16 | Not reported | Not reported |
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 1 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 2 |
Power plants in Cedar County
136 MW of operating capacity
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Gavins Point | Hydroelectric | 132 MW |
| Laurel | Natural gas | 3.5 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Cedar County?
- Nebraska Public Power District, Cedar-Knox Public Power Dist, City of Laurel - (NE) and 2 more report serving Cedar County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Cedar County?
- Yes. Cedar County has 2 operating power plants with 136 MW of capacity. The largest is Gavins Point (132 MW, hydroelectric).