City of Glen Elder electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Glen Elder is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 379 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 Glen Elder bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.00 | $55.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $152.00 | $102.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $228.00 | $150.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $304.00 | $197.50 |
*Rural Residential Service (effective 2011-11-18, $7.50/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 Glen Elder residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential Service | 2011-11-18 | $7.50 | 9.50¢ |
| Urban Residential Service | 2011-11-18 | $6.50 | 9.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Glen Elder rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (11.36¢ → 14.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder's counties, customers averaged 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 39 | 4 | 319 | 2025-08-10 |
City of Glen Elder service area
City of Glen Elder serves Mitchell County in Kansas.
Mitchell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Glen Elder at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $572,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,900 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 7287 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Glen Elder's electricity rate?
City of Glen Elder residential customers pay an average of 15.20¢ 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 1% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Glen Elder electric bill?
About $130 a month. The average City of Glen Elder home uses 858 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does City of Glen Elder have?
City of Glen Elder serves 379 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 Glen Elder before making decisions.