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Cost to run an electric water heater in Nebraska

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$0.54/hour

Electric Water Heater at 4,000 W in Nebraska (13.54¢/kWh) · $49.39/month at 3 h/day

By hours of use

UsePer dayPer monthPer year
1 h/day$0.54$16.46$197.68
2 h/day$1.08$32.93$395.37
3 h/day$1.62$49.39$593.05
4 h/day$2.17$65.86$790.74
8 h/day$4.33$131.72$1,581.47
12 h/day$6.50$197.58$2,372.21
24 h/day$13.00$395.15$4,744.42

Tank water heaters use 3,000-5,500 W elements; a family typically runs them 2-4 hours a day. Heat-pump models use about a third.

Same appliance, nearby states

State¢/kWhPer month
Nebraska13.54$49.39
Utah13.31$48.55
Idaho13.37$48.77
Tennessee13.42$48.96
Kentucky13.80$50.34
Arkansas14.37$52.42
Mississippi14.43$52.64

FAQ

How much does it cost to run an electric water heater in Nebraska?

At 4,000 W and 13.54¢/kWh: $0.54 per hour, $1.62 per day and $49.39 per month at 3 h/day.

How does Nebraska compare with other states?

The same use costs $46.40/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $172.11/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $66.25.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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