City of Franklin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Virginia
City of Franklin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,722 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.17¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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 Franklin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $111.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $167.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $223.40 |
City of Franklin residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2015-06-30 | $7.98 | 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 Franklin rate history
2015–2025: -7% change in the average residential rate (11.08¢ → 10.36¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Franklin 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 Franklin's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 927 | 62 | 3,181 | 2025-03-05 |
| Isle of Wight | 525 | 85 | 2,508 | 2025-02-16 |
| Suffolk City | 376 | 65 | 7,260 | 2025-05-17 |
| Franklin City | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2025-09-28 |
City of Franklin service area
City of Franklin serves 4 counties in Virginia and 1 ZIP codes.
Franklin City, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Suffolk City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Franklin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,115,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 126,642 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 6715 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Franklin's electricity rate?
City of Franklin residential customers pay an average of 11.17¢ 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 32% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Franklin electric bill?
About $206 a month. The average City of Franklin home uses 1,844 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.
How many customers does City of Franklin have?
City of Franklin serves 5,722 residential customers in Virginia, across 4 counties.
Does City of Franklin offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. 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 Franklin before making decisions.