City of Baldwin City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Baldwin City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,075 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% more 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 Baldwin City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92.70 | $77.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $185.40 | $135.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $278.10 | $193.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $370.80 | $250.80 |
*Residential- Rural (effective 2011-07-01, $20.00/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 Baldwin City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Rural | 2011-07-01 | $20.00 | 11.54¢ |
| Residential- City | 2011-07-01 | $12.00 | 11.54¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Baldwin City rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (14.20¢ → 17.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Baldwin City 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 Baldwin City's counties, customers averaged 110 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 110 | 30 | 9,721 | 2025-05-20 |
City of Baldwin City service area
City of Baldwin City serves Douglas County in Kansas.
Douglas
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Baldwin City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,239,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 34,881 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 1148 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Baldwin City's electricity rate?
City of Baldwin City residential customers pay an average of 18.54¢ 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 23% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 3% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Baldwin City electric bill?
About $260 a month. The average City of Baldwin City home uses 1,401 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $185.
How many customers does City of Baldwin City have?
City of Baldwin City serves 2,075 residential customers in Kansas, 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 City of Baldwin City before making decisions.