Plug-In Solar in Nebraska — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 12.3¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $160/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 4.9 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Nebraska has publicly-owned utilities. OPPD and LES offer solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through OPPD and LES. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Nebraska. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Nebraska Solar Incentives — Full list of Nebraska state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 2,005,465 |
| Total Households | 797,847 |
| Owner-Occupied | 562,628 |
| Renter-Occupied | 235,219 |
| Single-Family Homes | 562,628 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 132,104 |
| Median Household Income | $76,475 |
| Median Home Value | $238,600 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.07 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1176 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May-September |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | ~530,000 customers | Yes |
| Omaha Public Power District | ~221,000 customers | Yes |
| Lincoln Electric System | ~155,114 customers | Yes |