Tahlequah Public Works Authority electricity rates
Municipal utility · Oklahoma
Tahlequah Public Works Authority is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,874 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.49¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% 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.
What things cost on Tahlequah Public Works Authority's rate
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Tahlequah Public Works Authority bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.45 | $53.39 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.90 | $97.97 |
| 1,500 kWh | $157.35 | $142.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $209.80 | $186.44 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-01, $7.40/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.
Tahlequah Public Works Authority residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-01 | $7.40 | 9.20¢ first 600 kWh, 8.85¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tahlequah Public Works Authority rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (9.55¢ → 10.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
Right now
Checking live outages…
Reliability history
Tahlequah Public Works Authority 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 Tahlequah Public Works Authority's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 313 | 34 | 2,648 | 2025-06-18 |
Tahlequah Public Works Authority service area
Tahlequah Public Works Authority serves Cherokee County in Oklahoma.
Cherokee
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 89% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Tahlequah Public Works Authority at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,267,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 201,738 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 18433 |
Other utilities in Oklahoma
Frequently asked questions
What is Tahlequah Public Works Authority's electricity rate?
Tahlequah Public Works Authority residential customers pay an average of 10.49¢ 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 23% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tahlequah Public Works Authority electric bill?
About $199 a month. The average Tahlequah Public Works Authority home uses 1,894 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does Tahlequah Public Works Authority have?
Tahlequah Public Works Authority serves 8,874 residential customers in Oklahoma, 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 Tahlequah Public Works Authority before making decisions.