City of Ottawa electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Ottawa is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,444 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Ottawa bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.95 | $61.61 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.90 | $103.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $188.85 | $143.46 |
| 2,000 kWh | $251.80 | $183.26 |
*GS-SR General Service Small Rural (effective 2010-01-01, $18.20/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 Ottawa residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-SR General Service Small Rural | 2010-01-01 | $18.20 | 9.09¢ first 200 kWh, 8.41¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.96¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.84¢ first 10,000 kWh, 7.60¢ after |
| RR- Residential Rural | 2010-01-01 | $12.50 | 8.18¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.53¢ after |
| RU- Residential Urban | 2010-01-01 | $6.60 | 7.93¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.27¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Ottawa rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (11.34¢ → 12.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Ottawa | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 257 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.95 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 87 min | — | — |
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 Ottawa's counties, customers averaged 87 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 87 | 18 | 2,314 | 2025-05-07 |
City of Ottawa service area
City of Ottawa serves Franklin County in Kansas.
Franklin
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ottawa at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,387,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 143,195 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 14229 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ottawa's electricity rate?
City of Ottawa residential customers pay an average of 12.59¢ 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 17% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ottawa electric bill?
About $233 a month. The average City of Ottawa home uses 1,852 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does City of Ottawa have?
City of Ottawa serves 6,444 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Ottawa?
In 2019, the average City of Ottawa customer was without power for 4 hr 17 min (SAIDI) over 2.95 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 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 Ottawa before making decisions.