AC running cost in Nebraska
A typical 2,000 sq ft Nebraska home with average insulation and a 14 SEER2 central AC uses about 1,127 kWh a year for cooling: roughly $145, peaking in Jul at about $48.
At a glance
Nebraska ranks 31st of 48 contiguous states for estimated yearly AC running cost. Its residential electricity price (12.9¢/kWh) is 29% lower than the U.S. average (18.19¢, EIA) and ranks 47th highest. Its climate brings 996 cooling degree days a year (21st most), so cooling demand is 9% lower than the 48-state average. Jul is the peak month, carrying about 33% of the year's AC cost; the meaningful cooling season runs May–Sep.
| Estimated yearly AC cost (2,000 sq ft, 14 SEER2) | $145 |
| Average across 48 contiguous states (unweighted) | $207 |
| Average residential price, July 2026 YTD | 12.9¢/kWh (U.S.: 18.19¢) |
| Single month, July 2026 | 13.78¢/kWh |
| Annual cooling degree days (NOAA, 1991–2020, base 65°F) | 996 (48-state avg 1,099) |
| Yearly savings, 18 vs 14 SEER2 | $32 |
We haven't verified utility-specific tariffs for Nebraska yet, so this page uses the EIA statewide average. Your utility's rate may differ, so enter it in the calculator below.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B and Table 5.6.A; NOAA NCEI nClimDiv. Statewide averages hide large local differences.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Price | CDD/yr | Yearly AC cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | 1,458 | $251 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | 1,265 | $200 |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 996 | $145 |
| Iowa | 14.2¢ | 809 | $130 |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | 688 | $113 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | 329 | $62 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | 278 | $44 |
Same home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation, 14 SEER2) in each state.
Month by month
| Month | CDD | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar | 3 | 4 | $0 |
| Apr | 3 | 4 | $0 |
| May | 63 | 72 | $9 |
| Jun | 215 | 243 | $31 |
| Jul ★ | 332 | 375 | $48 |
| Aug | 270 | 305 | $39 |
| Sep | 104 | 118 | $15 |
| Oct | 6 | 7 | $1 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | $0 |
★ peak month.
Yearly cooling cost by home size and SEER2
| Home | 13 SEER2 | 14 SEER2 | 16 SEER2 | 18 SEER2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft | $94 | $87 | $76 | $68 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $125 | $116 | $102 | $90 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $157 | $145 | $127 | $113 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $196 | $182 | $159 | $141 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $235 | $218 | $191 | $170 |
Average insulation; 12.9¢/kWh.
AC monthly running cost calculator
| Month | Cooling degree days | kWh | Cost |
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Price defaults to the state's EIA average residential price (July 2026 YTD); edit it to match your bill. Climate: NOAA state cooling degree days, 1991–2020 average. How this works.