Canton Municipal Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Mississippi
Canton Municipal Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,709 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.55¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 47% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Canton Municipal Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $47.75 | $51.64 |
| 1,000 kWh | $95.50 | $96.64 |
| 1,500 kWh | $143.25 | $141.64 |
| 2,000 kWh | $191.00 | $186.64 |
*E01 RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC (effective 2006-04-01), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Canton Municipal Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC | 2006-04-01 | — | 18.00¢ first 15 kWh, 12.10¢ first 80 kWh, 10.80¢ first 170 kWh, 9.50¢ first 500 kWh, 9.00¢ after |
| E09 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC | 2006-04-01 | — | 18.00¢ first 15 kWh, 12.10¢ first 80 kWh, 10.80¢ first 170 kWh, 9.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.25¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Canton Municipal Utilities rate history
2015–2025: -8% change in the average residential rate (9.87¢ → 9.07¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Canton Municipal Utilities doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Canton Municipal Utilities's counties, customers averaged 18 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1,086 | 119 | 5,083 | 2025-03-04 |
Canton Municipal Utilities service area
Canton Municipal Utilities serves Madison County in Mississippi and 1 ZIP codes.
Madison
Cities: Sharon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Canton Municipal Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,232,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 123,778 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 2974 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canton Municipal Utilities's electricity rate?
Canton Municipal Utilities residential customers pay an average of 9.55¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 35% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 47% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Canton Municipal Utilities electric bill?
About $209 a month. The average Canton Municipal Utilities home uses 2,190 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $96.
How many customers does Canton Municipal Utilities have?
Canton Municipal Utilities serves 4,709 residential customers in Mississippi, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Canton Municipal Utilities before making decisions.