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Monthly Household Expenses
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Monthly Household Expenses

October is Public Power Month. Did you know, Nebraska is the only state in the country where all residents get electricity from public power utilities or cooperatives???j

Where Do the Dollars Go?

As your energy partner, OPPD provides a number of resources to help you save energy. So be emPOWERed - as energy costs continue to rise, the ability to understand and manage your energy use will become increasingly important.

And why stop there? We've put together a pretty cool tool to help you take a look at all your household expenses. You just might find some additional savings opportunities and that's always a good thing.

Simply enter the approximate amount you spend each month in the categories below. Click "Submit" and your expenses will be totaled and charted to a pie graph for understanding where your dollars go.

Transportation $ Car Payments, Insurance, Gas, Maintenance, Vehicle Taxes, Parking, etc.
Communication $ Cable TV, Internet, Phone, Cell Phone
Food $ Groceries, School Lunches
Electricity $ OPPD
Gas / Water $ MUD, Black Hills Energy, etc.
Entertainment $ Dining Out, Movies, Vacations, etc.
Housing $ Mortgage, Rent, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, etc.
Medical $ Doctor, Dentist, Orthodontist, Prescriptions, Medications, etc.
Other $ Charitable Contributions, Magazine/Newspaper Subscriptions, Day Care, etc.