City of El Dorado Springs electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of El Dorado Springs is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,721 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.87¢/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 El Dorado Springs bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.35 | $55.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.70 | $109.86 |
| 1,500 kWh | $163.05 | $159.21 |
| 2,000 kWh | $217.40 | $208.56 |
*Residential (effective 2014-04-01), 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 El Dorado Springs residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-04-01 | — | 11.11¢ first 900 kWh, 9.87¢ after |
| Residential- Electric Space Heatingtime-of-use | 2014-04-01 | — | 11.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of El Dorado Springs rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (10.16¢ → 10.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | 249 | 52 | 1,595 | 2025-05-23 |
City of El Dorado Springs service area
City of El Dorado Springs serves Cedar County in Missouri.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of El Dorado Springs at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,706,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 44,805 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5686 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of El Dorado Springs's electricity rate?
City of El Dorado Springs residential customers pay an average of 10.87¢ 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 22% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of El Dorado Springs electric bill?
About $236 a month. The average City of El Dorado Springs home uses 2,170 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $109.
How many customers does City of El Dorado Springs have?
City of El Dorado Springs serves 1,721 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
Does City of El Dorado Springs offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential- Electric Space Heating. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 El Dorado Springs before making decisions.