City of Custar electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio
City of Custar is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 121 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Custar bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $287.00 |
City of Custar rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (10.18¢ → 13.33¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Custar 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 Custar's counties, customers averaged 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | 56 | 21 | 3,660 | 2025-06-17 |
City of Custar service area
City of Custar serves Wood County in Ohio and 1 ZIP codes.
Wood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Custar at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $276,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,070 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 4725 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Custar's electricity rate?
City of Custar residential customers pay an average of 14.35¢ 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 21% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Custar electric bill?
About $205 a month. The average City of Custar home uses 1,426 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does City of Custar have?
City of Custar serves 121 residential customers in Ohio, 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 Custar before making decisions.