Newberry Water & Light Board electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
Newberry Water & Light Board is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,439 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.56¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% 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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Newberry Water & Light Board bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $42.80 | $57.54 |
| 1,000 kWh | $85.60 | $106.09 |
| 1,500 kWh | $128.40 | $154.64 |
| 2,000 kWh | $171.20 | $203.18 |
*Residential Electric (effective 2010-01-19, $9.00/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.
Newberry Water & Light Board residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric | 2010-01-19 | $9.00 | 9.71¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Newberry Water & Light Board rate history
2015–2025: -48% change in the average residential rate (15.57¢ → 8.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Newberry Water & Light Board 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 Newberry Water & Light Board's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luce | 223 | 28 | 675 | 2025-12-29 |
Newberry Water & Light Board service area
Newberry Water & Light Board serves Luce County in Michigan.
Luce
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Newberry Water & Light Board at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,405,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 17,267 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13525 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Newberry Water & Light Board's electricity rate?
Newberry Water & Light Board residential customers pay an average of 8.56¢ 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 59% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Newberry Water & Light Board electric bill?
About $86 a month. The average Newberry Water & Light Board home uses 1,000 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $86.
How many customers does Newberry Water & Light Board have?
Newberry Water & Light Board serves 1,439 residential customers in Michigan, across 1 county.
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 Newberry Water & Light Board before making decisions.