City of Wapakoneta electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio
City of Wapakoneta is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,578 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.40¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 20% 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 Wapakoneta bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.00 | $84.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $144.00 | $164.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $216.00 | $241.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $288.00 | $319.50 |
*Residential Service (effective 2014-11-20, $2.50/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 Wapakoneta residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2014-11-20 | $2.50 | 16.35¢ first 750 kWh, 15.55¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Wapakoneta rate history
2015–2025: +48% change in the average residential rate (9.06¢ → 13.38¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2023 | City of Wapakoneta | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 179 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.41 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 7 hr 19 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 16 | 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 Wapakoneta's counties, customers averaged 106 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auglaize | 106 | 19 | 1,876 | 2025-10-01 |
City of Wapakoneta service area
City of Wapakoneta serves Auglaize County in Ohio.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wapakoneta at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,646,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 146,824 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 20077 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wapakoneta's electricity rate?
City of Wapakoneta residential customers pay an average of 14.40¢ 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 21% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wapakoneta electric bill?
About $316 a month. The average City of Wapakoneta home uses 2,193 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does City of Wapakoneta have?
City of Wapakoneta serves 5,578 residential customers in Ohio, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Wapakoneta?
In 2023, the average City of Wapakoneta customer was without power for 2 hr 59 min (SAIDI) over 0.41 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 16 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Wapakoneta before making decisions.