Central Rural Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma
Central Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 20,052 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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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Central Rural Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $269.40 |
Central Rural Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-02-01 | $25.00 | 8.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Rural Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (9.32¢ → 12.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Rural Electric Cooperative | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 275 | 287 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.58 | 1.82 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 54 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 138 | 142 | 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 Central Rural Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 35 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee | 448 | 54 | 999 | 2025-03-14 |
| Logan | 422 | 57 | 2,248 | 2025-06-06 |
| Lincoln | 329 | 49 | 1,604 | 2025-03-14 |
| Creek | 287 | 47 | 5,252 | 2025-05-24 |
| Noble | 270 | 30 | 569 | 2025-06-18 |
| Garfield | 200 | 37 | 4,267 | 2025-07-25 |
| Oklahoma | 189 | 53 | 17,137 | 2025-03-14 |
| Payne | 186 | 26 | 15,249 | 2025-03-14 |
Central Rural Electric Cooperative service area
Central Rural Electric Cooperative serves 8 counties in Oklahoma and 36 ZIP codes.
Creek, Garfield, Lincoln, Logan, Noble, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne
Cities: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Stillwater, Guthrie, Cushing, Harrah, Perry, Chandler, Jones, Drumright, Perkins, Stroud, Pawnee, Luther, Crescent, Meridian, Yale
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 189 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 21 |
Central Rural Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.86¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.72¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $78,047,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 623,109 MWh |
| Peak demand | 135 MW summer · 175 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.6% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 3226 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Rural Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Central Rural Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 13.47¢ 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 2% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Rural Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $202 a month. The average Central Rural Electric Cooperative home uses 1,499 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does Central Rural Electric Cooperative have?
Central Rural Electric Cooperative serves 20,052 residential customers and 25,070 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Central Rural Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Central Rural Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 4 hr 35 min (SAIDI) over 1.58 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 18 min. The Oklahoma average was 4 hr 47 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Rural Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Central Rural Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Central Rural Electric Cooperative had 189 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.8 MW of capacity and 21 solar-paired batteries. 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 Central Rural Electric Cooperative before making decisions.