City of Minden electricity rates
Municipal utility · Louisiana
City of Minden is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,309 homes in Louisiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.88¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 17% 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 Minden bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.40 | $18.47 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.80 | $33.23 |
| 1,500 kWh | $223.20 | $47.98 |
| 2,000 kWh | $297.60 | $62.73 |
*RESIDENTIAL (effective nan), 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 Minden residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | nan | — | 7.20¢ first 20 kWh, 5.20¢ first 70 kWh, 4.20¢ first 170 kWh, 3.45¢ first 270 kWh, 2.95¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Minden rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (11.46¢ → 14.39¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Minden 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 Minden's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 552 | 87 | 3,648 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Minden service area
City of Minden serves Webster County in Louisiana.
Webster
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Minden at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,363,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 127,587 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12625 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Minden's electricity rate?
City of Minden residential customers pay an average of 14.88¢ 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 15% above the Louisiana average of 12.99¢ and 17% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Minden electric bill?
About $251 a month. The average City of Minden home uses 1,685 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $149.
How many customers does City of Minden have?
City of Minden serves 6,309 residential customers in Louisiana, 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 Minden before making decisions.