City of Rupert electricity rates
Municipal utility · Idaho
City of Rupert is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,233 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 7.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 59% 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 Rupert bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $37.20 | $43.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $74.40 | $72.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $111.60 | $101.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $148.80 | $130.00 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2013-10-01, $15.00/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 Rupert residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2013-10-01 | $15.00 | 5.75¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Rupert rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (7.21¢ → 6.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Rupert 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 Rupert's counties, customers averaged 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka | 30 | 13 | 519 | 2025-12-17 |
City of Rupert service area
City of Rupert serves Minidoka County in Idaho.
Minidoka
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Rupert at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,022,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 86,595 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 16416 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Rupert's electricity rate?
City of Rupert residential customers pay an average of 7.44¢ 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 41% below the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 59% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Rupert electric bill?
About $166 a month. The average City of Rupert home uses 2,232 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $74.
How many customers does City of Rupert have?
City of Rupert serves 3,233 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 Rupert before making decisions.