Village of Chelsea electricity rates
Municipal utility · Michigan
Village of Chelsea is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,408 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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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Village of Chelsea bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.65 | $44.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.30 | $82.39 |
| 1,500 kWh | $169.95 | $120.49 |
| 2,000 kWh | $226.60 | $158.59 |
*Residential Service (effective 2015-07-01, $6.19/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.
Village of Chelsea residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2015-07-01 | $6.19 | 7.62¢ |
| Residential Service w/ Electric Heat or Water Heating | 2015-07-01 | $5.98 | 7.69¢ first 250 kWh, 6.89¢ first 650 kWh, 7.69¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Chelsea rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (7.70¢ → 10.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Chelsea 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 Village of Chelsea's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 1 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 121 | 26 | 4,277 | 2025-03-31 |
Village of Chelsea service area
Village of Chelsea serves Washtenaw County in Michigan.
Washtenaw
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Chelsea at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,482,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 106,587 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3415 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Chelsea's electricity rate?
Village of Chelsea residential customers pay an average of 11.33¢ 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 46% below the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Chelsea electric bill?
About $295 a month. The average Village of Chelsea home uses 2,606 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $113.
How many customers does Village of Chelsea have?
Village of Chelsea serves 3,408 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 Village of Chelsea before making decisions.