City of Niles electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of Niles is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,763 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Niles bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.60 | $58.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.20 | $102.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $214.80 | $146.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $286.40 | $190.25 |
*DOMESTIC USE - OUT OF CITY (effective 2011-09-01, $14.25/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 Niles residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC USE - OUT OF CITY | 2011-09-01 | $14.25 | 8.80¢ |
| DOMESTIC USE - IN CITY | 2011-09-01 | $11.75 | 8.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Niles rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (11.39¢ → 13.62¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Niles | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 90 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.84 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 107 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 90 | 160 | 121 |
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 Niles's counties, customers averaged 89 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien | 5,397 | 166 | 19,751 | 2025-05-16 |
City of Niles service area
City of Niles serves Berrien County in Michigan.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 96% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Niles at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,312,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 127,122 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13604 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Niles's electricity rate?
City of Niles residential customers pay an average of 14.32¢ 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 32% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Niles electric bill?
About $224 a month. The average City of Niles home uses 1,566 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does City of Niles have?
City of Niles serves 6,763 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Niles?
In 2019, the average City of Niles customer was without power for 90 min (SAIDI) over 0.84 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 90 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Niles before making decisions.