City of Wellington electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Wellington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,320 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢/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 Wellington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $143.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $215.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $287.60 |
City of Wellington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential- Single Phasetime-of-use | 2010-01-05 | $10.00 | 6.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| City Residential- Single Phasetime-of-use | 2010-01-05 | $10.00 | 5.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| City Residential- Three Phasetime-of-use | 2010-01-05 | $30.00 | 5.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Residential- Three Phasetime-of-use | 2010-01-05 | $30.00 | 6.2¢ (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 Wellington rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (13.83¢ → 13.88¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Wellington 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 Wellington's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 48 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner | 168 | 21 | 838 | 2025-06-21 |
City of Wellington service area
City of Wellington serves Sumner County in Kansas.
Sumner
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wellington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,902,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 85,780 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20315 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wellington's electricity rate?
City of Wellington residential customers pay an average of 14.38¢ 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 5% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 20% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wellington electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average City of Wellington home uses 1,655 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $144.
How many customers does City of Wellington have?
City of Wellington serves 4,320 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
Does City of Wellington offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Rural Residential- Single Phase. 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 Wellington before making decisions.