City of Chanute (KS) electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas · SPP region · SPP
City of Chanute (KS) is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,553 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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.
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City of Chanute (KS) bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.45 | $60.06 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.90 | $87.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.35 | $113.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.80 | $140.06 |
*Residential Three Phase (effective 2004-01-15, $25.00/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 Chanute (KS) residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Three Phase | 2004-01-15 | $25.00 | 9.38¢ first 75 kWh, 8.50¢ first 200 kWh, 5.80¢ first 500 kWh, 5.52¢ first 1,000 kWh, 5.24¢ first 2,000 kWh, 4.53¢ after |
| Residential Single Phase | 2004-01-15 | $5.00 | 9.38¢ first 75 kWh, 8.50¢ first 200 kWh, 5.80¢ first 500 kWh, 5.52¢ first 1,000 kWh, 5.24¢ first 2,000 kWh, 4.53¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Chanute (KS) rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (10.91¢ → 14.56¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2021 | City of Chanute (KS) | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 102 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.02 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 99 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 4 | 99 | 121 |
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 Chanute (KS)'s counties, customers averaged 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 16 | 4 | 542 | 2025-10-20 |
City of Chanute (KS) service area
City of Chanute (KS) serves Neosho County in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Neosho
Cities: Chanute
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Chanute (KS) at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.11¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.18¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,404,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 287,252 MWh |
| Peak demand | 54 MW summer · 47 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 20% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 14.7% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3355 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Chanute (KS)'s electricity rate?
City of Chanute (KS) residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢ 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 0% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Chanute (KS) electric bill?
About $118 a month. The average City of Chanute (KS) home uses 780 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does City of Chanute (KS) have?
City of Chanute (KS) serves 4,553 residential customers and 5,547 customers in total in Kansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Chanute (KS)?
In 2021, the average City of Chanute (KS) customer was without power for 102 min (SAIDI) over 1.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Chanute (KS) before making decisions.