Coldwater Board of Public Util electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan · RFC region · MISO
Coldwater Board of Public Util is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,420 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.42¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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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Coldwater Board of Public Util bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.10 | $58.51 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.20 | $109.52 |
| 1,500 kWh | $246.30 | $160.53 |
| 2,000 kWh | $328.40 | $211.54 |
*Rate A - Residential Service (effective 2011-09-01, $7.50/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.
Coldwater Board of Public Util residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate A - Residential Service | 2011-09-01 | $7.50 | 10.20¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Coldwater Board of Public Util rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (11.61¢ → 15.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Coldwater Board of Public Util | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 310 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.94 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 30 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 19 | 160 | 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 Coldwater Board of Public Util's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch | 596 | 37 | 4,117 | 2025-03-29 |
Coldwater Board of Public Util service area
Coldwater Board of Public Util serves Branch County in Michigan and 1 ZIP codes.
Branch
Cities: Coldwater
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 6,420 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,140 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 215 MWh |
Coldwater Board of Public Util at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.46¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.11¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $50,528,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 471,327 MWh |
| Peak demand | 75 MW summer · 99 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.6% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3915 |
| Website | www.coldwater.org |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Coldwater Board of Public Util's electricity rate?
Coldwater Board of Public Util residential customers pay an average of 16.42¢ 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 22% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Coldwater Board of Public Util electric bill?
About $98 a month. The average Coldwater Board of Public Util home uses 597 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $164.
How many customers does Coldwater Board of Public Util have?
Coldwater Board of Public Util serves 6,420 residential customers and 7,845 customers in total in Michigan, across 1 county.
How reliable is Coldwater Board of Public Util?
In 2025, the average Coldwater Board of Public Util customer was without power for 5 hr 10 min (SAIDI) over 0.94 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 19 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 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 Coldwater Board of Public Util before making decisions.