City of Augusta electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Augusta is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,236 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.92¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 12% 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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City of Augusta bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.60 | $91.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.20 | $167.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $238.80 | $243.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $318.40 | $319.20 |
*Residential Service (effective 2023-05-01, $16.00/month customer charge), 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.
City of Augusta residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2023-05-01 | $16.00 | 15.16¢ |
| Residential Total Electrictime-of-use | 2010-03-01 | $8.00 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Augusta rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (11.15¢ → 15.36¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Augusta 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 City of Augusta's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 153 | 27 | 2,830 | 2025-06-18 |
City of Augusta service area
City of Augusta serves Butler County in Kansas.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 32% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Augusta at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,173,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 66,216 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 998 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Augusta's electricity rate?
City of Augusta residential customers pay an average of 15.92¢ 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 6% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 12% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Augusta electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average City of Augusta home uses 1,303 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $159.
How many customers does City of Augusta have?
City of Augusta serves 4,236 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
Does City of Augusta offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Total Electric. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 City of Augusta before making decisions.