City of Garnett electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Garnett is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,317 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% more 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 Garnett bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.65 | $73.74 |
| 1,000 kWh | $193.30 | $141.79 |
| 1,500 kWh | $289.95 | $208.64 |
| 2,000 kWh | $386.60 | $275.49 |
*Residential - Outside City Limits (effective nan, $5.40/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 Garnett residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Outside City Limits | nan | $5.40 | 13.97¢ first 80 kWh, 13.61¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.37¢ after |
| Residential - In Town | nan | $4.50 | 11.77¢ first 80 kWh, 11.47¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.27¢ after |
| Temporary Construction-Residential In Town | nan | $5.00 | 12.77¢ |
| All Electric - Residential | nan | $4.50 | 11.77¢ first 80 kWh, 11.47¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.27¢ after |
| Temporary Construction-Residential - Outside city limits | nan | $6.00 | 15.17¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Garnett rate history
2015–2025: +56% change in the average residential rate (11.92¢ → 18.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Garnett 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 Garnett's counties, customers averaged 99 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 99 | 9 | 575 | 2025-12-20 |
City of Garnett service area
City of Garnett serves Anderson County in Kansas.
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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 Garnett at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,238,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 22,734 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6965 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Garnett's electricity rate?
City of Garnett residential customers pay an average of 19.33¢ 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 28% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 7% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Garnett electric bill?
About $158 a month. The average City of Garnett home uses 818 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $193.
How many customers does City of Garnett have?
City of Garnett serves 2,317 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 Garnett before making decisions.