City of Escanaba electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Escanaba is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,230 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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 Escanaba bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.40 | $12.52 |
| 1,000 kWh | $120.80 | $23.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181.20 | $33.56 |
| 2,000 kWh | $241.60 | $44.08 |
*Electric Heat City Residential (effective 2012-07-01, $2.00/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 Escanaba residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Heat City Residential | 2012-07-01 | $2.00 | 2.10¢ |
| City Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | 2012-07-01 | $2.00 | 21.04¢ |
| Electric Heat Suburban Residential | 2012-07-01 | $2.96 | 10.09¢ |
| Suburban Residential Energy Rate | 2012-07-01 | $10.03 | 10.33¢ |
| Suburban Water Heating Energy Rate Residential | 2012-07-01 | $2.96 | 10.14¢ |
| City Residential Energy Rate | 2012-07-01 | $7.98 | 10.33¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Escanaba rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (11.07¢ → 11.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Escanaba | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 48 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.52 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 93 min | — | — |
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 Escanaba's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 248 | 41 | 2,635 | 2025-12-29 |
City of Escanaba service area
City of Escanaba serves Delta County in Michigan.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 77% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Escanaba at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,336,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 124,848 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 24558 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Escanaba's electricity rate?
City of Escanaba residential customers pay an average of 12.08¢ 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 43% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Escanaba electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average City of Escanaba home uses 1,439 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $121.
How many customers does City of Escanaba have?
City of Escanaba serves 7,230 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Escanaba?
In 2019, the average City of Escanaba customer was without power for 48 min (SAIDI) over 0.52 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Escanaba before making decisions.