City of Hartford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Alabama
City of Hartford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,417 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.36¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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 Hartford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.80 | $35.76 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163.60 | $66.26 |
| 1,500 kWh | $245.40 | $96.76 |
| 2,000 kWh | $327.20 | $127.26 |
*Residential Rate (effective 1994-12-01, $5.26/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 Hartford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 1994-12-01 | $5.26 | 6.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hartford rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (10.78¢ → 16.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Hartford 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 Hartford's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 310 | 81 | 1,753 | 2025-07-06 |
City of Hartford service area
City of Hartford serves Geneva County in Alabama.
Geneva
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hartford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,192,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 26,165 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 8209 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hartford's electricity rate?
City of Hartford residential customers pay an average of 16.36¢ 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 0% below the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hartford electric bill?
About $252 a month. The average City of Hartford home uses 1,539 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $164.
How many customers does City of Hartford have?
City of Hartford serves 1,417 residential customers in Alabama, 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 Hartford before making decisions.