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Platte County, NE Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Platte County, Nebraska.
- Nebraska home electricity
- 13.78¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 8
- 15 ports
- Electric utilities
- 3
- Serving Platte County
Electric utilities serving Platte 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
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loup River Public Power DistPolitical Subdivision | 20,955 | 10.82¢/kWh | $138/mo |
| Cornhusker Public Power DistPolitical Subdivision | 10,455 | 11.02¢/kWh | $164/mo |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr DistPolitical Subdivision | 10,330 | 9.29¢/kWh | $138/mo |
EV charging in Platte County
8 public stations, DC fast first
- Russ's Market Super Saver 1
3318 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
1 DC fast · ChargePoint · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Columbus Hosp Columbus Hosp N
4715 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
- Columbus Hosp Columbus Hosp S
4715 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
- Nppd EV Station Nppd Cg0e L2
1414 15th St, Columbus, NE 68601
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
- Nppd EV Station Nppd Cg0w L2
1403 15th St, Columbus, NE 68601
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
- Russ's Market Super Saver 2
3318 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
2 Level 2 · ChargePoint · J1772 (Level 2)
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Ethanol (E85) | 1 |
Power plants in Platte County
139 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Daniels Midland Columbus | Coal | 71.4 MW |
| Columbus | Hydroelectric | 45.6 MW |
| Monroe (NE) | Hydroelectric | 7.8 MW |
| Creston Ridge II, LLC | Wind | 6.9 MW |
| Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Wind | 6.8 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 Platte County?
- Loup River Public Power Dist, Cornhusker Public Power Dist, Elkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist report serving Platte County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Platte County?
- There are 8 public EV charging stations in Platte County with 15 ports, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Platte County?
- Yes. Platte County has 5 operating power plants with 139 MW of capacity. The largest is Archer Daniels Midland Columbus (71.4 MW, coal).