City of Salamanca electricity rates
Municipal utility · New York
City of Salamanca is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,724 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% 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 Salamanca bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $43.40 | $14.53 |
| 1,000 kWh | $86.80 | $26.98 |
| 1,500 kWh | $130.20 | $39.43 |
| 2,000 kWh | $173.60 | $51.88 |
*Residential (effective 2004-11-01, $2.08/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 Salamanca residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2004-11-01 | $2.08 | 2.49¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Salamanca rate history
2015–2025: +62% change in the average residential rate (4.98¢ → 8.07¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Salamanca 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 Salamanca's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 42 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus | 342 | 65 | 2,737 | 2025-11-06 |
City of Salamanca service area
City of Salamanca serves Cattaraugus County in New York.
Cattaraugus
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Salamanca at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,885,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 110,102 MWh |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 16549 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Salamanca's electricity rate?
City of Salamanca residential customers pay an average of 8.68¢ 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 69% below the New York average of 28.39¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Salamanca electric bill?
About $214 a month. The average City of Salamanca home uses 2,464 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $87.
How many customers does City of Salamanca have?
City of Salamanca serves 3,724 residential customers in New York, 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 Salamanca before making decisions.