Moving to Nebraska: utilities and your first-month checklist
Which company serves your new address depends on where in Nebraska it is. Each link below goes to that company's own page for starting service. Start it two to three weeks ahead, from the day you get the keys.
Electric companies in Nebraska
Omaha and surrounding eastern NebraskaLincoln Electric System (LES)
City of Lincoln areaNebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
About 80 retail communities statewide, plus wholesale power to local utilities
Natural gas in Nebraska
Omaha metro natural gas (public utility)Black Hills Energy
Many Nebraska communities (PSC-regulated; includes Choice Gas program areas)NorthWestern Energy
Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte area (PSC-regulated)
Water in Nebraska
Choosing a supplier
Nebraska lets some customers choose who supplies their gas. The wires and pipes stay with the utility. Compare on the state's own page before signing anything a door-to-door seller offers: official shopping page.
Help with the bills
If deposits or bills are a stretch, Nebraska runs energy assistance: official assistance page. Ask the utility about deposit waivers too; many waive the deposit with a good payment letter from your old company.
Problems with a utility
The Nebraska Public Service Commission (regulates investor-owned gas; Nebraska electric is all public power) regulates utilities in Nebraska and takes complaints.
New-resident deadlines in Nebraska
- Driver's license: within 30 days of moving. Official page
- Car registration and title: within 30 days of moving. Official page
- Inspection: A sheriff's vehicle inspection is needed before you title. Official page
- Nebraska driver license office
- Register to vote in Nebraska
From the state's own websites, checked October 2026. Deadlines can change; check the official page before you rely on one.
Your first month in a new state
- USPS: change your address: Start mail forwarding up to 30 days early. The real site is usps.com.
- Your new state's motor vehicle office: Driver's license, registration and title. Most states set a short deadline after you move, so check yours first.
- Register to vote: Routes you to the official registration for the new state.
- Medicaid, if you have it: Medicaid doesn't move with you. You apply again in the new state.
- Health insurance: A permanent move can open a special enrollment period.
- Social Security: Change your address once here; Medicare gets it from Social Security.
Utility companies and service areas checked October 2026. Service areas follow addresses, not county lines exactly: confirm with the company before you book.