City of Sterling electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Sterling is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,254 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.33¢/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 Sterling bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.65 | $64.32 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.30 | $113.42 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.95 | $162.52 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.60 | $211.62 |
*Rural Residential (effective 2011-05-02, $11.50/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 Sterling residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential | 2011-05-02 | $11.50 | 12.30¢ first 150 kWh, 9.82¢ after |
| City Residential | 2011-05-02 | $6.00 | 8.80¢ first 150 kWh, 9.82¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Sterling rate history
2015–2025: -19% change in the average residential rate (13.50¢ → 10.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Sterling 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 Sterling's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 236 | 20 | 703 | 2025-06-17 |
| Reno | 159 | 39 | 3,924 | 2025-06-17 |
City of Sterling service area
City of Sterling serves 2 counties in Kansas.
Reno, Rice
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Sterling at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,563,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 23,449 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 18086 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sterling's electricity rate?
City of Sterling residential customers pay an average of 11.33¢ 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 25% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sterling electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average City of Sterling home uses 1,558 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does City of Sterling have?
City of Sterling serves 1,254 residential customers in Kansas, 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 Sterling before making decisions.