BARC Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia
BARC Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 13,117 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 1% more 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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BARC Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.55 | $61.72 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.10 | $96.98 |
| 1,500 kWh | $271.65 | $132.24 |
| 2,000 kWh | $362.20 | $167.51 |
*Residential Power Service (effective 2012-01-01, $26.45/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.
BARC Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Power Service | 2012-01-01 | $26.45 | 7.05¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
BARC Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (13.60¢ → 16.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | BARC Electric Co-op | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 950 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.01 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 375 | 178 | 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 BARC Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 3,503 | 54 | 2,155 | 2025-02-06 |
| Bath | 1,483 | 64 | 5,010 | 2025-09-11 |
| Alleghany | 1,433 | 89 | 1,931 | 2025-12-19 |
| Rockbridge | 557 | 102 | 2,167 | 2025-03-18 |
| Augusta | 370 | 81 | 4,833 | 2025-02-16 |
BARC Electric Co-op service area
BARC Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Virginia and 1 ZIP codes.
Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
BARC Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $29,884,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 177,881 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1062 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is BARC Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
BARC Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.11¢ 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 10% above the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 1% above the U.S. average.
What is the average BARC Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $205 a month. The average BARC Electric Co-op home uses 1,130 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $181.
How many customers does BARC Electric Co-op have?
BARC Electric Co-op serves 13,117 residential customers in Virginia, across 5 counties.
How reliable is BARC Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average BARC Electric Co-op customer was without power for 15 hr 50 min (SAIDI) over 4.01 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 6 hr 15 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 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 BARC Electric Co-op before making decisions.