Frequently Asked Questions

1) What area does OPPD serve?

The Omaha Public Power District is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the United States, serving more than 331,000 customers in 13 southeast Nebraska counties.

2) What Economic Development Services does OPPD provide in its service area?

Please see the Services for Communities and Services for Business web pages.

3) How do OPPD electric rates compare with other utilities, regionally and nationally? (Click a chart for enlarged/printable image.)

2006 Industrial Average Price per kWh

2006 Commercial Average Price per kWh

4) Can you provide an estimate of what my electric bills would be based on OPPD's rates?

How much could you save if your manufacturing/business operation were located in OPPD's service area? Using the charts below and the number of shifts and electricity usage pattern closest to your own, you can determine an approximate rate. OPPD personnel are eager to provide you with exact cost figures based on your company's electricity demand and usage.

Industrial

Number of Shifts	Kilowatt Demand	Monthly Usage	Average Rate Per kWh
1 shift per day	1,000-kilowatt demand	240,000 kilowatt-hours	6.15 cents
2 shifts per day	1,000-kilowatt demand	485,000 kilowatt-hours	4.25 cents
2 shifts per day	2,000-kilowatt demand	970,000 kilowatt-hours	4.24 cents
2 shifts per day	5,000-kilowatt demand	2,425,000 kilowatt-hours	4.24 cents
3 shifts per day	2,000-kilowatt demand	1,320,000 kilowatt-hours	3.72 cents
3 shifts per day	5,000-kilowatt demand	3,250,000 kilowatt-hours	3.74 cents

Commercial

Number of Shifts	Kilowatt Demand	Monthly Usage	Average Rate Per kWh
1 shift per day	250-kilowatt demand	55,000 kilowatt-hours	6.79 cents
1 shift per day	500-kilowatt demand	115,000 kilowatt-hours	6.68 cents
1 shift per day	750-kilowatt demand	170,000 kilowatt-hours	6.71 cents
2 shifts per day	500-kilowatt demand	230,000 kilowatt-hours	4.98 cents
2 shifts per day	750-kilowatt demand	390,000 kilowatt-hours	4.70 cents

To get a more accurate estimate of annual energy costs within OPPD's service territory, go to the electric rate calculator.

5) What is the reliability of OPPD's electrical grid?

For more than half a century, OPPD has fulfilled its public trust to provide reliable, affordable electric service. The ASAI (Average Service Availability Index) is a commonly used measurement of utility reliability. It is determined by the number of customer hours available, divided by the number of customer hours served.

Year	ASAI
2003	99.988
2004	99.988
2005	99.988
2006	99.986
2007	99.986

For the past several years, Omaha Public Power District's service availability index has averaged 99.984 percent.

Besides efficient utilization of baseload stations and peaking units, one key to OPPD's excellent service reliability is the instant availability of additional power during times of high demand. OPPD assures that availability through its membership in the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP). OPPD is a MAPP charter member. MAPP consists of 43 utilities serving more than 16 million people in nine upper Midwestern states and two Canadian provinces. Through its membership, OPPD has access to operating reserves in emergency situations from each member's Reserve Capacity Obligation.

Mid-Continent Area Power Pool Members

Mid-Continent Area Power Pool members

6) With what other utilities does OPPD's electrical grid system interconnect?

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., Lincoln Electric System, MidAmerican Energy, Nebraska Public Power District, Saint Joseph Power & Light, and Western Resources, Inc.

7) What incentives/programs does OPPD have available for business customers?

State incentives for small and large businesses can be found on our Nebraska Incentives page.

8) What other products and services does OPPD offer?

OPPD offers a wide variety of products and services for commercial and industrial customers.

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