Choctawhatche Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Florida · SERC region
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 59,407 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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Choctawhatche Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.90 | $72.73 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.80 | $107.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $212.70 | $143.19 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283.60 | $178.42 |
*Residential: Three Phase (effective 2012-05-01, $37.50/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.
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential: Three Phase | 2012-05-01 | $37.50 | 7.05¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME OF USE: SINGLE PHASEtime-of-use | 2012-04-02 | $24.00 | 5.7¢ (12am–1pm, 6pm–12am) · 10.9¢ (1pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME OF USE: THREE PHASEtime-of-use | 2012-04-02 | $34.60 | 5.7¢ (12am–1pm, 6pm–12am) · 10.9¢ (1pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential: Single Phase | 2012-05-01 | $26.00 | 7.05¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE- NET METERING: Single Phase | 2012-05-01 | $26.00 | 7.05¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE- NET METERING: Three Phase | 2010-03-07 | $37.50 | 7.05¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (11.82¢ → 14.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Choctawhatche Electric Co-op | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 88 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.95 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 93 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 81 | 62 | 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 Choctawhatche Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes | 473 | 84 | 4,622 | 2025-05-10 |
| Walton | 120 | 58 | 6,056 | 2025-10-16 |
| Santa Rosa | 117 | 42 | 11,838 | 2025-08-20 |
| Okaloosa | 108 | 43 | 6,218 | 2025-08-01 |
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op service area
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Florida and 40 ZIP codes.
Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton
Cities: Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre, Crestview, Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Pace, Niceville, Destin, Panama City Beach, East Milton, Milton, Lake Lorraine, Eglin Village, Gulf Breeze, Miramar Beach, DeFuniak Springs, Ocean City, Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Laguna Beach, Bagdad, Tiger Point, Point Baker, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Woodlawn Beach, Holley, Oriole Beach
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 59,407 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 814 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 572 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 59,407 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $5,300 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 20 MWh |
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.69¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.03¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $156,975,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,153,043 MWh |
| Peak demand | 286 MW summer · 340 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.1% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 3502 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Choctawhatche Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.18¢ 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 8% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Choctawhatche Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average Choctawhatche Electric Co-op home uses 1,202 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Choctawhatche Electric Co-op have?
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op serves 59,407 residential customers and 69,476 customers in total in Florida, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Choctawhatche Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Choctawhatche Electric Co-op customer was without power for 88 min (SAIDI) over 0.95 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 81 min. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Choctawhatche Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME OF USE: SINGLE PHASE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Choctawhatche Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Choctawhatche Electric Co-op had 572 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.1 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 Choctawhatche Electric Co-op before making decisions.