City of Helper electricity rates
Municipal utility · Utah
City of Helper is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,304 homes in Utah. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% 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 Helper bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $43.15 | $53.21 |
| 1,000 kWh | $86.30 | $93.49 |
| 1,500 kWh | $129.45 | $133.76 |
| 2,000 kWh | $172.60 | $174.04 |
*Residential- All Electric (effective nan, $1.50/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 Helper residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- All Electric | nan | $1.50 | 10.91¢ first 400 kWh, 8.05¢ after |
| Residential | nan | $1.50 | 9.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Helper rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (8.41¢ → 8.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Helper 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 Helper's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 751 | 43 | 1,370 | 2025-12-22 |
City of Helper service area
City of Helper serves Carbon County in Utah.
Carbon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 32% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Helper at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,041,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 12,296 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACE |
| EIA utility ID | 8428 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Helper's electricity rate?
City of Helper residential customers pay an average of 8.63¢ 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 35% below the Utah average of 13.32¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Helper electric bill?
About $68 a month. The average City of Helper home uses 786 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $86.
How many customers does City of Helper have?
City of Helper serves 1,304 residential customers in Utah, 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 Helper before making decisions.