San Miguel Power Assn, Inc bill decoder
San Miguel Power sells under this tariff at 17.22¢ per kWh all-in, +1.37¢ against the Colorado average of 15.85¢. The $33.00 fixed charge is 19% of the bill.
San Miguel Power at 1,000 kWh, line by line
San Miguel Power bills $33.00 a month, 19% of the $172.17 total at 1,000 kWh. San Miguel Power charges 25.00¢ in the higher-rate hours (about 21% of hours) and 11.00¢ in the lower-rate hours, 2.3 to 1.
San Miguel Power: what the tariff charges
| Line | Charged | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | Fixed, once a month | $33.00 |
| Energy, higher-rate hours | 21% of the hours in these months | 25.00¢ per kWh |
| Energy, lower-rate hours | 79% of the hours in these months | 11.00¢ per kWh |
San Miguel Power at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh
| kWh | Total | ¢/kWh | Fixed | Energy | CO avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $102.58 | 20.52 | $33.00 | $69.58 | $79.25 |
| 809 (average home) | $145.59 | 18.00 | $33.00 | $112.59 | $128.23 |
| 1,000 | $172.17 | 17.22 | $33.00 | $139.17 | $158.50 |
| 2,000 | $311.33 | 15.57 | $33.00 | $278.33 | $317.00 |
How the San Miguel Power total climbs
$67.79 at 250 kWh becomes $450.50 at 3,000 kWh, 6.6 times the bill for 12 times the power.
San Miguel Power total in dollars, by kWh
- 68250
- 103500
- 137750
- 1721,000
- 2421,500
- 3112,000
- 4503,000
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San Miguel Power: tariff against EIA
EIA-861 puts the 2024 home price at 16.32¢ for San Miguel Power, across 12,154 home accounts using 809 kWh a month. The tariff gives 17.99¢ ($145.62). The -1.67¢ gap, about -$13.54 a month, is riders, other plans and rate changes.
San Miguel Power: sources and limits
- Tariff: Single Phase Non-Demand TOU, effective 2026-01-01, record 6958363170cf346a900054fb, updated 2026-01-02; decode_tariffs.csv.
- Tariff sheet cited by the record: https://smpa.com/sites/default/files/SMPA%20Rate%20Tariff%20UpdatesMAY2025.pdf.
- Data: OpenEI URDB, EIA-861, EIA state data.
San Miguel Power: taxes, riders and adjustments sit outside these rates.
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Questions
What is the monthly fixed charge at San Miguel Power?
$33.00 a month however little you use. At 500 kWh the $102.58 total is 32% fixed.
What would a 1,000 kWh month cost at San Miguel Power?
About $172.17 before extras, made of $139.17 for energy and $33.00 fixed, or 17.22¢ per kWh.
Why is my San Miguel Power bill above the tariff?
EIA's 2024 home average for San Miguel Power is 16.32¢. This tariff gives 17.99¢ at 809 kWh, -1.67¢ apart. Riders, fees and other plans fill the gap.
When is power cheapest at San Miguel Power?
Rates are 25.00¢, 11.00¢ by hour. A home that runs more in dear hours pays above the $172.17 shown for 1,000 kWh.
How old is the San Miguel Power tariff used here?
It took effect 2026-01-01, 3 months before the April 2026 snapshot. Check San Miguel Power for newer rates.
How much power does a typical San Miguel Power home use?
EIA-861 shows 809 kWh a month for 2024. The tariff prices that at $145.62.