City of South Haven electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of South Haven is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,782 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 South Haven bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.45 | $56.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.90 | $107.11 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.35 | $157.92 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.80 | $208.72 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2013-09-23, $5.50/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 South Haven residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2013-09-23 | $5.50 | 10.16¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of South Haven rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.42¢ → 12.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of South Haven 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 South Haven's counties, customers averaged 21 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren | 3,277 | 112 | 19,203 | 2025-05-16 |
| Allegan | 862 | 71 | 14,042 | 2025-05-16 |
City of South Haven service area
City of South Haven serves 2 counties in Michigan.
Allegan, Van Buren
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of South Haven at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,067,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 145,174 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17562 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of South Haven's electricity rate?
City of South Haven residential customers pay an average of 13.09¢ 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 38% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of South Haven electric bill?
About $180 a month. The average City of South Haven home uses 1,378 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does City of South Haven have?
City of South Haven serves 8,782 residential customers in Michigan, across 2 counties.
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 South Haven before making decisions.