Benton Rural Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Washington · WECC region
Benton Rural Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 13,864 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.41¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% 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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Benton Rural Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.05 | $69.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.10 | $109.85 |
| 1,500 kWh | $156.15 | $149.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $208.20 | $189.75 |
*Residential (effective 2012-03-01, $29.95/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.
Benton Rural Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-03-01 | $29.95 | 7.99¢ |
| Residential - Seasonal | 2012-03-01 | $15.50 | 10.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Benton Rural Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (8.06¢ → 9.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Benton Rural Electric Association | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 304 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.95 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 20 min | — | — |
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 Benton Rural Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis | 426 | 63 | 15,687 | 2025-12-17 |
| Yakima | 207 | 64 | 4,329 | 2025-12-17 |
| Benton | 58 | 15 | 2,548 | 2025-12-17 |
Benton Rural Electric Association service area
Benton Rural Electric Association serves 3 counties in Washington and 36 ZIP codes.
Benton, Lewis, Yakima
Cities: Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, Ellensburg, Sunnyside, West Richland, West Valley, Enumclaw, Grandview, Toppenish, Terrace Heights, Union Gap, Prosser, Mattawa, West Pasco, Granger, Ahtanum, Goldendale, Burbank, Benton City, Highland, Gleed, Mabton, Cle Elum, Tieton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 527 |
Benton Rural Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 7.79¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.63¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $49,127,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 605,917 MWh |
| Peak demand | 129 MW summer · 124 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 1625 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benton Rural Electric Association's electricity rate?
Benton Rural Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 10.41¢ 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 26% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Benton Rural Electric Association electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average Benton Rural Electric Association home uses 1,383 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $104.
How many customers does Benton Rural Electric Association have?
Benton Rural Electric Association serves 13,864 residential customers and 16,915 customers in total in Washington, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Benton Rural Electric Association?
In 2025, the average Benton Rural Electric Association customer was without power for 5 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 0.95 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Benton Rural Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
Benton Rural Electric Association had 527 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.9 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 Benton Rural Electric Association before making decisions.