City of Erie electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Erie is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 632 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% 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 Erie bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.55 | $92.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.10 | $162.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $253.65 | $233.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $338.20 | $303.90 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-07-17, $21.70/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 Erie residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-07-17 | $21.70 | 14.11¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Erie rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (15.26¢ → 16.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Erie 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 Erie's counties, customers averaged 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho | 16 | 4 | 542 | 2025-10-20 |
City of Erie service area
City of Erie serves Neosho County in Kansas.
Neosho
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Erie at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,518,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,302 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5957 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Erie's electricity rate?
City of Erie residential customers pay an average of 16.91¢ 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 12% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Erie electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average City of Erie home uses 1,227 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $169.
How many customers does City of Erie have?
City of Erie serves 632 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 Erie before making decisions.