Cotton Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma · SPP region · SPP
Cotton Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 19,906 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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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Cotton Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.55 | $70.96 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.10 | $115.42 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.65 | $159.88 |
| 2,000 kWh | $266.20 | $204.34 |
*General Service Three Phase (effective 2014-01-01, $26.50/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.
Cotton Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Three Phase | 2014-01-01 | $26.50 | 8.89¢ |
| General Service High Density-Single Phase | 2014-01-01 | $16.50 | 7.85¢ |
| General Service High Density-Three Phase | 2014-01-01 | $21.50 | 7.85¢ |
| General Service Single Phase | 2014-01-01 | $21.50 | 8.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cotton Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (11.34¢ → 12.74¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Cotton Electric Co-op | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 549 | 287 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.05 | 1.82 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 16 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 238 | 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 Cotton Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 59 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 903 | 36 | 2,113 | 2025-04-29 |
| Tillman | 661 | 33 | 818 | 2025-04-30 |
| Caddo | 491 | 95 | 4,662 | 2025-12-06 |
| Carter | 403 | 66 | 2,626 | 2025-11-11 |
| Stephens | 371 | 56 | 9,312 | 2025-04-05 |
| Cotton | 366 | 31 | 517 | 2025-05-15 |
| Grady | 176 | 49 | 2,980 | 2025-04-05 |
| Comanche | 171 | 61 | 5,198 | 2025-06-17 |
Cotton Electric Co-op service area
Cotton Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Oklahoma and 41 ZIP codes.
Caddo, Carter, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman
Cities: Lawton, Duncan, Anadarko, Marlow, Frederick, Elgin, Cache, Healdton, Walters, Waurika, Comanche, Snyder, Rush Springs, Geronimo, Fletcher, Ringling
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 19,906 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 210 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 21 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $86,341 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 169 MWh |
Cotton Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.16¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $83,792,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 841,226 MWh |
| Peak demand | 163 MW summer · 210 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 4401 |
| Website | www.cottonelctric.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cotton Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Cotton Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.31¢ 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 3% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cotton Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $171 a month. The average Cotton Electric Co-op home uses 1,285 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does Cotton Electric Co-op have?
Cotton Electric Co-op serves 19,906 residential customers and 23,930 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Cotton Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Cotton Electric Co-op customer was without power for 9 hr 9 min (SAIDI) over 4.05 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 58 min. The Oklahoma average was 4 hr 47 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Cotton Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Cotton Electric Co-op had 210 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.0 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 Cotton Electric Co-op before making decisions.