City of Memphis electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Memphis is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,170 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Memphis bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.20 | $66.86 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.40 | $124.01 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.60 | $181.16 |
| 2,000 kWh | $268.80 | $238.31 |
*Residential Service (effective 2009-06-04, $7.71/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 Memphis residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2009-06-04 | $7.71 | 16.63¢ first 30 kWh, 13.61¢ first 50 kWh, 11.43¢ after |
| Residential Electric Heat Servicetime-of-use | 2009-06-04 | $7.71 | 16.6¢ (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 Memphis rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (13.80¢ → 12.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Memphis 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 Memphis's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 248 | 20 | 701 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Memphis service area
City of Memphis serves Scotland County in Missouri.
Scotland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Memphis at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,299,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 17,695 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 12294 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Memphis's electricity rate?
City of Memphis residential customers pay an average of 13.44¢ 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 4% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Memphis electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average City of Memphis home uses 1,260 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does City of Memphis have?
City of Memphis serves 1,170 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
Does City of Memphis offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Electric Heat Service. 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 Memphis before making decisions.