City of Shelby electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio
City of Shelby is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,320 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Shelby bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.30 | $27.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.60 | $48.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $192.90 | $70.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $257.20 | $91.40 |
*Schedule A Residential (effective 2013-12-01, $6.00/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 Shelby residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A Residential | 2013-12-01 | $6.00 | 4.27¢ |
| Schedule A-Discount | 2013-12-01 | $4.00 | 4.03¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Shelby rate history
2015–2025: -9% change in the average residential rate (13.18¢ → 11.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Shelby 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 Shelby's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 140 | 33 | 7,376 | 2025-08-29 |
City of Shelby service area
City of Shelby serves Richland County in Ohio.
Richland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Shelby at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,498,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 87,831 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17043 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Shelby's electricity rate?
City of Shelby residential customers pay an average of 12.86¢ 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 30% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Shelby electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average City of Shelby home uses 1,376 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does City of Shelby have?
City of Shelby serves 5,320 residential customers in Ohio, 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 Shelby before making decisions.