City of Burlington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Burlington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,696 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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 Burlington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.35 | $68.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.70 | $126.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.05 | $176.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.40 | $226.00 |
*Residential (effective 2014-08-15, $8.00/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 Burlington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-08-15 | $8.00 | 13.00¢ first 200 kWh, 11.50¢ first 1,000 kWh, 10.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Burlington rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (13.80¢ → 12.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Burlington 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 Burlington's counties, customers averaged 100 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffey | 100 | 12 | 827 | 2025-12-15 |
City of Burlington service area
City of Burlington serves Coffey County in Kansas.
Coffey
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Burlington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,639,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 30,259 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2551 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Burlington's electricity rate?
City of Burlington residential customers pay an average of 12.47¢ 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 17% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Burlington electric bill?
About $185 a month. The average City of Burlington home uses 1,487 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Burlington have?
City of Burlington serves 1,696 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 Burlington before making decisions.