Adams Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Pennsylvania · RFC region · PJM
Adams Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 32,580 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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.
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Adams Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.65 | $27.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $165.30 | $55.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $247.95 | $82.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $330.60 | $110.00 |
*DGE18 Electric Storage (effective 2013-02-01), 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.
Adams Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGE18 Electric Storage | 2013-02-01 | — | 5.50¢ |
| Rate Schedule T-1 TODtime-of-use | 2013-02-01 | $28.50 | 18.1¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.0¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Schedule A-1 | 2013-02-01 | $28.50 | 9.39¢ |
| Rate Schedule A-3 Dual Fuel | 2013-02-01 | $28.50 | 9.19¢ |
| Rate Schedule T-2 Load Control | 2013-02-01 | $28.50 | 9.39¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Adams Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (11.91¢ → 15.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Adams Electric Cooperative 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 Adams Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1,064 | 73 | 10,728 | 2025-06-24 |
| Franklin | 238 | 30 | 11,561 | 2025-04-20 |
| Cumberland | 221 | 76 | 9,886 | 2025-05-31 |
| York | 219 | 70 | 13,491 | 2025-10-22 |
Adams Electric Cooperative service area
Adams Electric Cooperative serves 4 counties in Pennsylvania and 102 ZIP codes.
Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York
Cities: York, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Hanover, Weigelstown, Shiloh, Waynesboro, Mechanicsburg, East York, Gettysburg, Parkville, Red Lion, Shippensburg, Schlusser, Spry, New Freedom, West York, Littlestown, Greencastle, Dallastown, Carroll Valley, Shrewsbury, Grantley, Valley Green, Boiling Springs, Fayetteville, Airville, McSherrystown, Manchester, State Line, Emigsville, Hallam, Dillsburg, Lake Meade, Wayne Heights, Stonybrook, Stewartstown, Susquehanna Trails, Spring Grove, Guilford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 388 |
Adams Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.76¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.19¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $87,544,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 591,123 MWh |
| Peak demand | 168 MW summer · 161 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | -0% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 40220 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adams Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Adams Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 16.53¢ 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 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Adams Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $196 a month. The average Adams Electric Cooperative home uses 1,183 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $165.
How many customers does Adams Electric Cooperative have?
Adams Electric Cooperative serves 32,580 residential customers and 34,923 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 4 counties.
Does Adams Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Rate Schedule T-1 TOD. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Adams Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Adams Electric Cooperative had 388 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.2 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Adams Electric Cooperative before making decisions.