City of Seneca electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Seneca is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,200 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.41¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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 Seneca bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $228.20 |
City of Seneca residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-09 | — | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-09 | — | 10.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Seneca rate history
2015–2025: +42% change in the average residential rate (7.75¢ → 11.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Seneca 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 Seneca's counties, customers averaged 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha | 13 | 3 | 535 | 2025-04-29 |
City of Seneca service area
City of Seneca serves Nemaha County in Kansas.
Nemaha
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Seneca at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,036,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 36,659 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 16922 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Seneca's electricity rate?
City of Seneca residential customers pay an average of 11.41¢ 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 24% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Seneca electric bill?
About $291 a month. The average City of Seneca home uses 2,546 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does City of Seneca have?
City of Seneca serves 1,200 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
Does City of Seneca offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Seneca before making decisions.