City Utilities of Springfield electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri · SPP
City Utilities of Springfield is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 105,859 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City Utilities of Springfield bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $185.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $247.60 |
City Utilities of Springfield residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2018-06-01 | $11.75 | 8.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City Utilities of Springfield rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (9.83¢ → 11.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City Utilities of Springfield | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,288 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.27 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 9 hr 27 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 80 | 114 | 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 Utilities of Springfield's counties, customers averaged 13 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 792 | 36 | 51,043 | 2025-04-29 |
City Utilities of Springfield service area
City Utilities of Springfield serves Greene County in Missouri and 18 ZIP codes.
Greene
Cities: Springfield, Ozark, Battlefield, Strafford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 105,752 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 752 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 1,916 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $165,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 454 MWh |
City Utilities of Springfield at a glance
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Frequently asked questions
What is City Utilities of Springfield's electricity rate?
City Utilities of Springfield residential customers pay an average of 12.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 11% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City Utilities of Springfield electric bill?
About $107 a month. The average City Utilities of Springfield home uses 866 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $124.
How many customers does City Utilities of Springfield have?
City Utilities of Springfield serves 105,859 residential customers and 122,487 customers in total in Missouri, across 1 county.
How reliable is City Utilities of Springfield?
In 2025, the average City Utilities of Springfield customer was without power for 21 hr 28 min (SAIDI) over 2.27 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 80 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City Utilities of Springfield offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City Utilities of Springfield offer net metering for solar?
City Utilities of Springfield had 752 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 5.8 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 Utilities of Springfield before making decisions.