Trenton Municipal Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
Trenton Municipal Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,953 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.94¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% 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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Trenton Municipal Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.70 | $50.71 |
| 1,000 kWh | $129.40 | $87.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $194.10 | $121.81 |
| 2,000 kWh | $258.80 | $155.66 |
*Residential All Electric Rate (effective 2013-06-01), 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.
Trenton Municipal Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential All Electric Rate | 2013-06-01 | — | 12.65¢ first 200 kWh, 8.47¢ first 700 kWh, 6.77¢ after |
| Residential General Electric Service | 2013-06-01 | — | 15.20¢ first 200 kWh, 8.47¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Trenton Municipal Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (11.14¢ → 12.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Trenton Municipal Utilities | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 11 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.09 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 117 min | — | — |
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 Trenton Municipal Utilities's counties, customers averaged 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy | 24 | 6 | 272 | 2025-05-19 |
Trenton Municipal Utilities service area
Trenton Municipal Utilities serves Grundy County in Missouri.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Trenton Municipal Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,560,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 68,446 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 19150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trenton Municipal Utilities's electricity rate?
Trenton Municipal Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.94¢ 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 7% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Trenton Municipal Utilities electric bill?
About $250 a month. The average Trenton Municipal Utilities home uses 1,932 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does Trenton Municipal Utilities have?
Trenton Municipal Utilities serves 2,953 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
How reliable is Trenton Municipal Utilities?
In 2019, the average Trenton Municipal Utilities customer was without power for 11 min (SAIDI) over 0.09 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 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 Trenton Municipal Utilities before making decisions.