City of Cheney electricity rates
Municipal utility · Washington
City of Cheney is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,885 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% 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 Cheney bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $42.85 | $38.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $85.70 | $66.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $128.55 | $94.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $171.40 | $122.80 |
*Schedule 1 - Residential Rate Single Phase (effective 2015-05-01, $10.00/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 Cheney residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 1 - Residential Rate Single Phase | 2015-05-01 | $10.00 | 5.64¢ |
| Schedule 1 - Residential Rate Three Phase | 2004-02-24 | $12.74 | 5.32¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Cheney rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (6.61¢ → 7.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Cheney | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 56 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.31 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 3 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 56 | 141 | 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 Cheney's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 186 | 43 | 27,258 | 2025-12-17 |
City of Cheney service area
City of Cheney serves Spokane County in Washington.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 52% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Cheney at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,669,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 134,052 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AVA |
| EIA utility ID | 3420 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Cheney's electricity rate?
City of Cheney residential customers pay an average of 8.57¢ 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 39% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Cheney electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average City of Cheney home uses 1,623 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $86.
How many customers does City of Cheney have?
City of Cheney serves 6,885 residential customers in Washington, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Cheney?
In 2019, the average City of Cheney customer was without power for 56 min (SAIDI) over 0.31 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 56 min. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 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 Cheney before making decisions.