City of Niles electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
City of Niles is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,889 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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.
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City of Niles bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.75 | $63.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.50 | $123.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $200.25 | $182.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267.00 | $241.90 |
*Residential Single phase secondary service rate A (outside city rate) (effective 2011-12-01, $4.30/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single phase secondary service rate A (outside city rate) | 2011-12-01 | $4.30 | 11.88¢ |
| Residential Single phase secondary service rate A (inside city rate) | 2011-12-01 | $4.30 | 10.06¢ |
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: +54% change in the average residential rate (8.04¢ → 12.40¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Niles 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 Niles's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 199 | 66 | 8,638 | 2025-03-16 |
City of Niles service area
City of Niles serves Trumbull County in Ohio and 5 ZIP codes.
Trumbull
Cities: Warren, Austintown, Niles, Howland Center, Mineral Ridge, McDonald, West Hill, Bolindale, Morgandale, McKinley Heights
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Niles at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.88¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.18¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $24,397,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 237,842 MWh |
| Peak demand | 61 MW summer · 41 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.9% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13602 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Niles's electricity rate?
City of Niles residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢ 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 27% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Niles electric bill?
About $85 a month. The average City of Niles home uses 637 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does City of Niles have?
City of Niles serves 11,889 residential customers and 12,838 customers in total in Ohio, 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 Niles before making decisions.