Lassen Municipal Utility District electricity rates
Municipal utility · California
Lassen Municipal Utility District is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,596 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 23.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% more 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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Lassen Municipal Utility District bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $117.40 | $72.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $234.80 | $135.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $352.20 | $197.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $469.60 | $260.00 |
*Domestic (effective 2014-07-01, $10.00/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.
Lassen Municipal Utility District residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014-07-01 | $10.00 | 12.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lassen Municipal Utility District rate history
2015–2025: +59% change in the average residential rate (14.59¢ → 23.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Lassen Municipal Utility District | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 203 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.34 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 87 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 203 | 135 | 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 Lassen Municipal Utility District's counties, customers averaged 61 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen | 61 | 10 | 767 | 2025-11-05 |
Lassen Municipal Utility District service area
Lassen Municipal Utility District serves Lassen County in California and 6 ZIP codes.
Lassen
Cities: Susanville, Johnstonville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lassen Municipal Utility District at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $28,532,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 123,200 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10724 |
| Website | www.ncpa.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lassen Municipal Utility District's electricity rate?
Lassen Municipal Utility District residential customers pay an average of 23.48¢ 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 29% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 31% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Lassen Municipal Utility District electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average Lassen Municipal Utility District home uses 969 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $235.
How many customers does Lassen Municipal Utility District have?
Lassen Municipal Utility District serves 10,596 residential customers in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is Lassen Municipal Utility District?
In 2019, the average Lassen Municipal Utility District customer was without power for 3 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over 2.34 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 23 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 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 Lassen Municipal Utility District before making decisions.