City of Elwood electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Elwood is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 590 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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 Elwood bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $185.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $247.00 |
City of Elwood rate history
2015–2025: -29% change in the average residential rate (16.76¢ → 11.92¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Elwood 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 Elwood's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 50 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan | 290 | 18 | 1,003 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Elwood service area
City of Elwood serves Doniphan County in Kansas.
Doniphan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Elwood at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $879,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,377 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5839 |
Other utilities in Kansas
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Elwood's electricity rate?
City of Elwood residential customers pay an average of 12.35¢ 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 18% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Elwood electric bill?
About $129 a month. The average City of Elwood home uses 1,042 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does City of Elwood have?
City of Elwood serves 590 residential customers in Kansas, 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 Elwood before making decisions.