Broad River Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina
Broad River Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 490 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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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Broad River Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.70 | $82.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.40 | $140.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $263.10 | $210.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $350.80 | $280.10 |
*Standard Residential 10 (effective 2015-07-01, $24.50/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.
Broad River Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Residential 10 | 2015-07-01 | $24.50 | 11.60¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.96¢ after |
| Rate Code 80 Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $26.00 | 21.6¢ (1pm–7pm) · 7.4¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Code 80 Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $18.50 | 21.6¢ (1pm–7pm) · 7.4¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $26.00 | 7.4¢ (12am–1pm, 8pm–12am) · 21.6¢ (1pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Rate Code 80 Residential Time-Of-Use, Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $18.50 | 7.4¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) · 21.6¢ (1pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Standard Residential 10 | 2015-07-01 | $24.50 | 11.60¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.96¢ after |
| Rate Code 14 Three-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $23.00 | 11.95¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.10¢ after |
| Rate Code 24 Single-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $20.75 | 11.60¢ |
| Rate Code 16 Single-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $19.00 | 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.08¢ after |
| Rate Codes 20, 420, and 720 Single-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $15.50 | 11.59¢ |
| Rate Codes 30, 430, and 730 Three-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $23.00 | 11.80¢ first 1,000 kWh, 13.38¢ after |
| Rate Code 16 Three-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $23.00 | 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.08¢ after |
| Rate Codes 10, 410, and 710 Single-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $15.50 | 11.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 14.05¢ after |
| Rate Code 26 Single-Phase | 2012-07-01 | $19.00 | 11.56¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Broad River Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (14.29¢ → 16.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Broad River 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 Broad River Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1,484 | 108 | 4,869 | 2025-07-28 |
| Rutherford | 1,304 | 113 | 4,458 | 2025-11-20 |
| Cleveland | 335 | 63 | 2,190 | 2025-09-06 |
Broad River Electric Co-op service area
Broad River Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in North Carolina and 2 ZIP codes.
Cleveland, Polk, Rutherford
Cities: Rutherfordton, Tryon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Variable peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 490 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Broad River Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 17.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,130,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 6,790 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 2212 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Broad River Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Broad River Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.54¢ 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 19% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Broad River Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $199 a month. The average Broad River Electric Co-op home uses 1,132 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $175.
How many customers does Broad River Electric Co-op have?
Broad River Electric Co-op serves 490 residential customers and 498 customers in total in North Carolina, across 3 counties.
Does Broad River Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate Code 80 Three-Phase. 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 Broad River Electric Co-op before making decisions.