City of Plummer electricity rates
Municipal utility · Idaho
City of Plummer is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,031 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 53% 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 Plummer bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $42.60 | $53.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $85.20 | $87.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $127.80 | $121.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $170.40 | $155.00 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-13, $19.00/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 Plummer residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-13 | $19.00 | 6.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Plummer rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (6.43¢ → 7.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Plummer 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 Plummer's counties, customers averaged 67 hr 36 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benewah | 4,056 | 33 | 5,326 | 2025-12-18 |
City of Plummer service area
City of Plummer serves Benewah County in Idaho.
Benewah
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Plummer at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,645,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 20,684 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AVA |
| EIA utility ID | 15297 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Plummer's electricity rate?
City of Plummer residential customers pay an average of 8.52¢ 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 33% below the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 53% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Plummer electric bill?
About $142 a month. The average City of Plummer home uses 1,672 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $85.
How many customers does City of Plummer have?
City of Plummer serves 1,031 residential customers in Idaho, 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 Plummer before making decisions.