City of St Louis electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
City of St Louis is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,989 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.67¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 St Louis bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.35 | $61.34 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.70 | $116.36 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.05 | $171.38 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.40 | $226.40 |
*Residential Service A-1 (effective 2014-01-01, $6.32/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 St Louis residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service A-1 | 2014-01-01 | $6.32 | 11.00¢ |
| Residential Electric Heat Service A-3time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $6.32 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential All Electric Service A-4time-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $6.32 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Water Heater Service Rate A-2 | 2014-01-01 | $6.32 | 11.01¢ first 250 kWh, 10.32¢ first 650 kWh, 11.01¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of St Louis rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.23¢ → 13.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of St Louis 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 St Louis's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gratiot | 142 | 21 | 835 | 2025-08-19 |
City of St Louis service area
City of St Louis serves Gratiot County in Michigan.
Gratiot
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of St Louis at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,741,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 36,478 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 17886 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of St Louis's electricity rate?
City of St Louis residential customers pay an average of 13.67¢ 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 Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of St Louis electric bill?
About $209 a month. The average City of St Louis home uses 1,528 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of St Louis have?
City of St Louis serves 1,989 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
Does City of St Louis offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Electric Heat Service A-3. 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 St Louis before making decisions.