City of Butler electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Butler is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,371 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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.
What things cost on City of Butler's rate
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
City of Butler bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.65 | $61.59 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.30 | $120.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.95 | $180.66 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274.60 | $240.66 |
*Residential (effective 2011-02-01, $9.25/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 Butler residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2011-02-01 | $9.25 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 11.63¢ first 750 kWh, 12.00¢ after |
| Residential Heat Meterstime-of-use | 2011-02-01 | $9.25 | 0.0¢ (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 Butler rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (10.23¢ → 13.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
Right now
Checking live outages…
Reliability history
City of Butler 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 Butler's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates | 657 | 30 | 1,690 | 2025-01-05 |
City of Butler service area
City of Butler serves Bates County in Missouri.
Bates
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Butler at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,975,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 45,007 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2647 |
Other utilities in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Butler's electricity rate?
City of Butler residential customers pay an average of 13.73¢ 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 2% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Butler electric bill?
About $217 a month. The average City of Butler home uses 1,582 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Butler have?
City of Butler serves 2,371 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
Does City of Butler offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Heat Meters. 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 Butler before making decisions.