City of St Paul electricity rates
Municipal utility · Nebraska
City of St Paul is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,267 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 47% 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 Paul bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $47.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $95.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $142.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $190.60 |
City of St Paul residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2012-12-20 | $9.25 | 18.5¢ (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 St Paul rate history
2015–2025: -12% change in the average residential rate (10.37¢ → 9.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of St Paul 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 Paul's counties, customers averaged 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 5 | 0 | 20 | 2025-02-20 |
City of St Paul service area
City of St Paul serves Howard County in Nebraska and 4 ZIP codes.
Howard
Cities: Saint Paul
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 Paul at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,307,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 25,240 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17899 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of St Paul's electricity rate?
City of St Paul residential customers pay an average of 9.53¢ 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 26% below the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 47% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of St Paul electric bill?
About $158 a month. The average City of St Paul home uses 1,660 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $95.
How many customers does City of St Paul have?
City of St Paul serves 1,267 residential customers in Nebraska, across 1 county.
Does City of St Paul offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate. 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 Paul before making decisions.