City of Russell electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Russell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,314 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% 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 Russell bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.00 | $44.68 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.00 | $86.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $147.00 | $128.53 |
| 2,000 kWh | $196.00 | $170.45 |
*Residential- Rural (effective nan), 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 Russell residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Rural | nan | — | 11.88¢ first 25 kWh, 10.88¢ first 100 kWh, 8.38¢ after |
| Residential- In City | nan | — | 10.38¢ first 25 kWh, 9.38¢ first 100 kWh, 6.64¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Russell rate history
2015–2025: -18% change in the average residential rate (11.53¢ → 9.46¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Russell | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 101 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.48 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 29 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 5 | 99 | 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 Russell's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 324 | 15 | 1,221 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Russell service area
City of Russell serves Russell County in Kansas.
Russell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 59% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Russell at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,769,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 113,884 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 16440 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Russell's electricity rate?
City of Russell residential customers pay an average of 9.80¢ 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 35% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Russell electric bill?
About $281 a month. The average City of Russell home uses 2,864 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does City of Russell have?
City of Russell serves 3,314 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Russell?
In 2019, the average City of Russell customer was without power for 101 min (SAIDI) over 3.48 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 min. 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 Russell before making decisions.