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Louisiana vs Nebraska electricity prices: 12.57 ¢ against 12.34 ¢ per kWh

68.3 pointsGas share of generation: Louisiana 72.2%, Nebraska 3.9%

43 places apart: Louisiana #6, Nebraska #49 of 51, the widest of 31 measures. wind share of generation Louisiana 0.0%, Nebraska 29.3%; outage minutes a year, SAIDI Louisiana 219, Nebraska 68. Typical bills differ by $34 a month, higher in Louisiana.

Over a year the typical energy bill differs by $414 ($154 a month in Louisiana, $120 in Nebraska). Since 2015 the home price rose +34.7% in Louisiana and +16.4% in Nebraska: 18.3 points more in Louisiana. Against the U.S. home average Louisiana sits at -27.3% and Nebraska at -28.7%.

Where the power in Louisiana and Nebraska comes from

Fuels with the widest gaps, Louisiana against Nebraska.

Generation mix, Louisiana and Nebraska
FuelLouisianaNebraskaGap
Gas72.2%3.9%68.3 points, higher in Louisiana
Coal5.4%45.5%40.1 points, higher in Nebraska
Wind0.0%29.3%29.3 points, higher in Nebraska
Nuclear14.9%17.4%2.5 points, higher in Nebraska

Louisiana against Nebraska: widest gaps

Louisiana against Nebraska, the widest gaps
MeasureLouisianaNebraskaGapRank (of 51)
Gas share of generation72.2%3.9%+68.3 points#6 / #49
Wind share of generation0.0%29.3%-29.3 points#49 / #8
Outage minutes a year, SAIDI21968+151#7 / #44
Bill as share of income3.08%1.92%+1.2 points#4 / #39
Price change since 2015+35%+16%+18.3 points#19 / #50
Heating degree-days, normal year1,7866,619-4,833#47 / #16
Renewable share of generation5.1%33.1%-27.9 points#47 / #18
Clean share with nuclear20.0%50.5%-30.4 points#44 / #17
Coal share of generation5.4%45.5%-40.1 points#33 / #8
Smart meters, share of homes89%31%+57.9 points#23 / #45

31 measures compared for Louisiana and Nebraska; the CSV holds the 10 widest.

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Louisiana and Nebraska on the map

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Louisiana and Nebraska: price over time

Home price, Louisiana and Nebraska, 2010 to 2025: 16 rows
YearLouisianaNebraskaGap to U.S.
20108.988.94-2.56
20118.969.32-2.76
20128.3710.04-3.51
20139.4310.31-2.70
20149.5710.40-2.95
20159.3310.60-3.32
20169.3410.84-3.21
20179.7410.97-3.15
20189.5910.70-3.28
20199.8010.77-3.21
20209.6710.80-3.48
202111.0210.75-2.64
202212.9310.79-2.11
202311.5511.20-4.45
202411.7311.53-4.75
202512.5712.34-4.73

Louisiana 8.98 to 12.57 ¢ and Nebraska 8.94 to 12.34 ¢ between 2010 and 2025 (EIA).

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Your bill in Louisiana and in Nebraska

    Where Louisiana and Nebraska are alike

    • Solar output per kW: 1,484 and 1,439
    • Solar value of 1 kW: $187 and $178
    • Home price 2025, ¢/kWh: 12.57 and 12.34
    • Price change 2024 to 2025: +7.2% and +7.0%
    • Major-event outage minutes: 423 and 635

    Sources and dates: data sources.

    Questions

    Is Louisiana or Nebraska higher on gas share of generation?

    Louisiana, by 68.3 points; they rank #6 and #49 of 51.

    Is Louisiana or Nebraska higher on wind share of generation?

    Nebraska, by 29.3 points; they rank #49 and #8 of 51.

    Is Louisiana or Nebraska higher on outage minutes a year?

    Louisiana, by 151; they rank #7 and #44 of 50.

    Is Louisiana or Nebraska higher on bill as share of income?

    Louisiana, by 1.2 points; they rank #4 and #39 of 51.

    Is Louisiana or Nebraska higher on price change since 2015?

    Louisiana, by 18.3 points; they rank #19 and #50 of 51.

    What would 878 kWh a month cost in Louisiana and in Nebraska?

    Louisiana $110, Nebraska $108: $2 apart, energy only.

    Where do Louisiana and Nebraska match most closely?

    solar output per kw (1,484 and 1,439); solar value of 1 kw ($187 and $178); home price 2025, ¢/kWh (12.57 and 12.34).

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    68.3 points Gas share of generation: Louisiana 72.2%, Nebraska 3.9%