City of Washington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Indiana
City of Washington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,031 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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 Washington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.60 | $54.64 |
| 1,000 kWh | $115.20 | $100.37 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.80 | $146.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $230.40 | $188.56 |
*Residential (effective 2014-07-01, $3.96/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 Washington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-07-01 | $3.96 | 10.14¢ first 500 kWh, 9.14¢ first 1,500 kWh, 8.49¢ after |
| Residential (outside city corp. limits) | 2014-07-01 | $4.16 | 10.59¢ first 500 kWh, 9.55¢ first 1,500 kWh, 8.87¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Washington rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (10.41¢ → 11.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Washington 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 Washington's counties, customers averaged 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess | 16 | 11 | 829 | 2025-01-18 |
City of Washington service area
City of Washington serves Daviess County in Indiana.
Daviess
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Washington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,085,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 181,934 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 20139 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Washington's electricity rate?
City of Washington residential customers pay an average of 11.52¢ 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 32% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Washington electric bill?
About $218 a month. The average City of Washington home uses 1,888 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does City of Washington have?
City of Washington serves 8,031 residential customers in Indiana, across 1 county.
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 Washington before making decisions.