Alfalfa Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas
Alfalfa Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 203 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.43¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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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Alfalfa Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $228.60 |
Alfalfa Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A- Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-03-01 | $18.00 | 9.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2005-05-01 | $14.00 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Alfalfa Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (9.42¢ → 11.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Alfalfa Electric Co-op | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 326 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.76 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 7 hr 8 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 72 | 99 | 121 |
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 Alfalfa Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper | 56 | 4 | 116 | 2025-01-05 |
| Barber | 49 | 1 | 80 | 2025-01-05 |
Alfalfa Electric Co-op service area
Alfalfa Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Kansas and 15 ZIP codes.
Barber, Harper
Cities: Anthony, Medicine Lodge, Caldwell, Kiowa
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Alfalfa Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 17.96¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.81¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,391,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 21,053 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 296 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alfalfa Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Alfalfa Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.43¢ 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 24% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Alfalfa Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average Alfalfa Electric Co-op home uses 1,489 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does Alfalfa Electric Co-op have?
Alfalfa Electric Co-op serves 203 residential customers and 927 customers in total in Kansas, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Alfalfa Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Alfalfa Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 26 min (SAIDI) over 0.76 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 72 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Alfalfa Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule A- Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Alfalfa Electric Co-op before making decisions.