City of Collins electricity rates
Municipal utility · Mississippi
City of Collins is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,384 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Collins bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 | $58.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 | $117.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 | $176.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 | $235.40 |
*General Residential (effective 2012-10-23), 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 Collins residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Residential | 2012-10-23 | — | 11.77¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Collins rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (9.78¢ → 12.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Collins 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 Collins's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 49 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 889 | 103 | 3,442 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Collins service area
City of Collins serves Covington County in Mississippi.
Covington
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Collins at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,658,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 44,861 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 3957 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Collins's electricity rate?
City of Collins residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ 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 10% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Collins electric bill?
About $359 a month. The average City of Collins home uses 2,701 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Collins have?
City of Collins serves 1,384 residential customers in Mississippi, 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 Collins before making decisions.