Bluestem Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas
Bluestem Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,664 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.66¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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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Bluestem Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $93.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $186.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $279.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $373.20 |
Bluestem Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $28.50 | 13.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Bluestem Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (16.12¢ → 18.00¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Bluestem Electric Co-op 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 Bluestem Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 279 | 14 | 702 | 2025-03-14 |
| Dickinson | 253 | 20 | 1,442 | 2025-07-03 |
| Wabaunsee | 233 | 15 | 1,152 | 2025-04-02 |
| Ottawa | 223 | 7 | 407 | 2025-06-17 |
| Geary | 158 | 18 | 2,977 | 2025-08-19 |
| Pottawatomie | 140 | 15 | 1,867 | 2025-03-05 |
| Cloud | 133 | 7 | 399 | 2025-03-19 |
| Jackson | 112 | 16 | 2,010 | 2025-04-29 |
| Riley | 94 | 34 | 2,476 | 2025-06-17 |
| Clay | 70 | 11 | 522 | 2025-12-24 |
| Marshall | 68 | 11 | 666 | 2025-12-01 |
Bluestem Electric Co-op service area
Bluestem Electric Co-op serves 11 counties in Kansas and 4 ZIP codes.
Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Jackson, Marshall, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee, Washington
Cities: Manhattan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 21 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Bluestem Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,819,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 110,112 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 23826 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bluestem Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Bluestem Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.66¢ 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% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 4% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Bluestem Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $223 a month. The average Bluestem Electric Co-op home uses 1,197 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $187.
How many customers does Bluestem Electric Co-op have?
Bluestem Electric Co-op serves 7,664 residential customers in Kansas, across 11 counties.
Does Bluestem Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Single-Phase 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 Bluestem Electric Co-op before making decisions.