Hillsdale Board of Public Wks electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,208 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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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Hillsdale Board of Public Wks bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.15 | $63.97 |
| 1,000 kWh | $126.30 | $120.44 |
| 1,500 kWh | $189.45 | $176.91 |
| 2,000 kWh | $252.60 | $233.38 |
*Residential (effective 2013-03-01, $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.
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-03-01 | $7.50 | 11.29¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks rate history
2015–2025: -5% change in the average residential rate (12.64¢ → 12.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Hillsdale Board of Public Wks | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 127 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.30 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 54 | 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 Hillsdale Board of Public Wks's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 36 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 336 | 43 | 3,290 | 2025-03-31 |
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks service area
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks serves Hillsdale County in Michigan.
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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 |
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,451,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 120,311 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8631 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hillsdale Board of Public Wks's electricity rate?
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks residential customers pay an average of 12.63¢ 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 40% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Hillsdale Board of Public Wks electric bill?
About $204 a month. The average Hillsdale Board of Public Wks home uses 1,615 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does Hillsdale Board of Public Wks have?
Hillsdale Board of Public Wks serves 6,208 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
How reliable is Hillsdale Board of Public Wks?
In 2019, the average Hillsdale Board of Public Wks customer was without power for 2 hr 7 min (SAIDI) over 2.30 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 54 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 Hillsdale Board of Public Wks before making decisions.