City of Bethany electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Bethany is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,822 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.30¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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 Bethany bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.50 | $81.48 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.00 | $135.18 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.50 | $188.88 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.00 | $242.58 |
*Country (effective 2014-07-24), 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 Bethany residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | 2014-07-24 | — | 31.94¢ first 50 kWh, 22.19¢ first 200 kWh, 10.74¢ after |
| Residential | 2014-07-24 | — | 29.32¢ first 35 kWh, 21.22¢ first 100 kWh, 11.24¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Bethany rate history
2015–2025: -21% change in the average residential rate (13.82¢ → 10.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Bethany 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 Bethany's counties, customers averaged 63 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 63 | 7 | 877 | 2025-03-27 |
City of Bethany service area
City of Bethany serves Harrison County in Missouri and 2 ZIP codes.
Harrison
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Bethany at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,799,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 34,775 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SPA |
| EIA utility ID | 1647 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Bethany's electricity rate?
City of Bethany residential customers pay an average of 11.30¢ 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 19% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Bethany electric bill?
About $180 a month. The average City of Bethany home uses 1,591 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does City of Bethany have?
City of Bethany serves 1,822 residential customers in Missouri, 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 Bethany before making decisions.