City of Wadsworth electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
City of Wadsworth is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 12,296 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.14¢/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.
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City of Wadsworth bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.70 | $55.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.40 | $92.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.10 | $129.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $262.80 | $157.50 |
*Residential -inside city (effective 2009-01-01, $3.50/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 Wadsworth residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential -inside city | 2009-01-01 | $3.50 | 10.39¢ first 500 kWh, 7.43¢ first 1,500 kWh, 5.55¢ after |
| Residential - Outside City (TOU)time-of-use | 2012-11-01 | $9.24 | 11.1¢ (10am–1pm, 5pm–8pm) · 6.9¢ (12am–10am, 8pm–12am) · 13.0¢ (1pm–5pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - Inside City (TOU)time-of-use | 2012-11-01 | $9.24 | 10.8¢ (10am–1pm, 5pm–8pm) · 6.7¢ (12am–10am, 8pm–12am) · 12.5¢ (1pm–5pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential-outside city | 2009-01-01 | $3.50 | 10.61¢ first 500 kWh, 7.73¢ first 1,500 kWh, 5.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Wadsworth rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (11.83¢ → 12.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Wadsworth | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 44 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.51 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 85 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 44 | 130 | 121 |
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 Wadsworth's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 17 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 778 | 112 | 46,278 | 2025-05-17 |
| Medina | 212 | 46 | 6,883 | 2025-06-24 |
City of Wadsworth service area
City of Wadsworth serves 2 counties in Ohio and 4 ZIP codes.
Medina, Summit
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 463 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 66 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 305 |
City of Wadsworth at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 10.04¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.98¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $28,954,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 282,392 MWh |
| Peak demand | 67 MW summer · 47 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 19951 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wadsworth's electricity rate?
City of Wadsworth residential customers pay an average of 13.14¢ 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 28% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wadsworth electric bill?
About $104 a month. The average City of Wadsworth home uses 788 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does City of Wadsworth have?
City of Wadsworth serves 12,296 residential customers and 13,908 customers in total in Ohio, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Wadsworth?
In 2025, the average City of Wadsworth customer was without power for 44 min (SAIDI) over 0.51 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 44 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Wadsworth offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential - Outside City (TOU). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Wadsworth offer net metering for solar?
City of Wadsworth had 66 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Wadsworth before making decisions.