Best Fridges & Freezers for Nebraska

According to Fridge.com, Nebraska residents pay 13.13¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

13.13¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$223/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$158/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Nebraska

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Nebraska costs approximately $223/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $66/year.

Upgrading could save you $158 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Nebraska is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 13.13¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $158/year.

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Nebraska Cities - FIS Rankings

Lincoln

FIS 94

Jumped to #16 in national fitness; massive nutritional upgrade.

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Omaha

FIS 90

High demand for sub-zero freezers for high-value beef.

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Bellevue

FIS 85

Newer housing stock offers better insulated kitchens.

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Nebraska Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Seward

Small Town

FIS 92

"Fourth of July City" shows high community resilience.

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Nebraska City

Small Town

FIS 89

Home of Arbor Day; focus on fruit storage.

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Chadron

Small Town

FIS 86

Remote panhandle drives self-sufficient culture.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Nebraska

Based on your electricity rate of 13.13¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency