City of Ceylon electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Ceylon is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 255 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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 Ceylon bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.85 | $6.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $107.70 | $6.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $161.55 | $6.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $215.40 | $6.60 |
*Residential EL1 (effective 2013-01-01), 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 Ceylon residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential EL1 | 2013-01-01 | — | 0.22¢ first 30 kWh, 0.14¢ first 60 kWh, 0.10¢ first 200 kWh, 0.08¢ after |
| Water Heater WH1 | 2013-01-01 | — | 0.08¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Ceylon rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (8.58¢ → 10.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Ceylon 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 Ceylon's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2025-03-26 |
City of Ceylon service area
City of Ceylon serves Martin County in Minnesota.
Martin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ceylon at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $243,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,312 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3356 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ceylon's electricity rate?
City of Ceylon residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢ 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 34% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ceylon electric bill?
About $81 a month. The average City of Ceylon home uses 756 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does City of Ceylon have?
City of Ceylon serves 255 residential customers in Minnesota, 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 Ceylon before making decisions.