Solar Companies in Nebraska

Nebraska is unique as the only state where all electricity is provided by public power entities rather than investor-owned utilities. The Cornhusker State receives about 4.6 peak sun hours daily, particularly in the western regions, providing moderate to strong solar resources.

Since Nebraska has no investor-owned utilities, there is no statewide net metering mandate, but many public power districts - including Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and Lincoln Electric System (LES) - offer net metering or similar programs voluntarily. Nebraska exempts solar equipment from personal property tax and has a sales tax exemption for renewable energy equipment.

Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island are the main residential solar markets. With low electricity rates around $0.11/kWh and no state tax credit, payback periods tend to be 12-15 years, but the federal credit and energy independence appeal drive growing interest.