Butler Rural El Co-op Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas
Butler Rural El Co-op Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,873 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 0% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Butler Rural El Co-op Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $89.55 | $64.87 |
| 1,000 kWh | $179.10 | $104.73 |
| 1,500 kWh | $268.65 | $144.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $358.20 | $184.46 |
*ELECTRIC HEAT RATE (OPTIONAL) (effective 2009-08-01, $25.00/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.
Butler Rural El Co-op Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC HEAT RATE (OPTIONAL) | 2009-08-01 | $25.00 | 7.97¢ |
| Residential:SINGLE PHASE EARTH(COUPLED HEAT PUMP SERVICE EXPERIMENTAL)time-of-use | 2009-08-01 | $25.00 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Rate: PREPAY SERVICEtime-of-use | 2009-08-01 | $30.00 | 11.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Rate: RURAL DOMESTIC SERVICE:time-of-use | 2009-08-01 | $25.00 | 8.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Butler Rural El Co-op Association rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (14.28¢ → 17.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Butler Rural El Co-op Association | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 102 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.49 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 69 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 102 | 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 Butler Rural El Co-op Association's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 5 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 373 | 6 | 1,064 | 2025-06-07 |
| Harvey | 352 | 52 | 1,786 | 2025-06-23 |
| Greenwood | 324 | 32 | 1,426 | 2025-01-05 |
| Sedgwick | 264 | 47 | 36,943 | 2025-06-17 |
| Cowley | 164 | 12 | 3,918 | 2025-06-07 |
| Butler | 153 | 27 | 2,830 | 2025-06-18 |
| Marion | 127 | 22 | 641 | 2025-04-24 |
Butler Rural El Co-op Association service area
Butler Rural El Co-op Association serves 7 counties in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Butler, Chase, Cowley, Greenwood, Harvey, Marion, Sedgwick
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 6,921 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Butler Rural El Co-op Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,609,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 148,232 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 2641 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Butler Rural El Co-op Association's electricity rate?
Butler Rural El Co-op Association residential customers pay an average of 17.91¢ 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 Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 0% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Butler Rural El Co-op Association electric bill?
About $281 a month. The average Butler Rural El Co-op Association home uses 1,569 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $179.
How many customers does Butler Rural El Co-op Association have?
Butler Rural El Co-op Association serves 7,873 residential customers in Kansas, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Butler Rural El Co-op Association?
In 2019, the average Butler Rural El Co-op Association customer was without power for 102 min (SAIDI) over 1.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 102 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Butler Rural El Co-op Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential:SINGLE PHASE EARTH(COUPLED HEAT PUMP SERVICE EXPERIMENTAL). 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 Butler Rural El Co-op Association before making decisions.