Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · West Virginia
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 484 homes in West Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% more 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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Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $113.70 | $83.92 |
| 1,000 kWh | $227.40 | $144.84 |
| 1,500 kWh | $341.10 | $205.76 |
| 2,000 kWh | $454.80 | $266.68 |
*Residential Service (Schedule RS-10-U) (effective 2013-08-01, $23.00/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.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Schedule RS-10-U) | 2013-08-01 | $23.00 | 12.18¢ |
| Residential Service Time Of Use Optional Rate (Schedule RSTOU-1-U)time-of-use | 2013-08-01 | $23.00 | 17.6¢ (6am–8am, 3pm–8pm) · 8.2¢ (12am–6am, 8am–3pm, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE RSTOU-1-Utime-of-use | 2013-06-01 | $23.00 | 17.6¢ (6am–8am, 3pm–8pm) · 8.2¢ (12am–6am, 8am–3pm, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U | 2013-06-01 | $23.00 | 11.27¢ |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U-Retail Access | 2010-04-27 | $23.00 | 4.73¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (17.03¢ → 22.63¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 866 | 1,010 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.92 | 3.10 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 57 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 731 | 499 | 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 Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 48 hr 17 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 2,897 | 64 | 3,455 | 2025-05-22 |
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op service area
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op serves Monroe County in West Virginia.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $713,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,151 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 4471 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.74¢ 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 47% above the West Virginia average of 15.48¢ and 26% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $123 a month. The average Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op home uses 543 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $227.
How many customers does Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op have?
Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op serves 484 residential customers in West Virginia, across 1 county.
How reliable is Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op customer was without power for 14 hr 26 min (SAIDI) over 2.92 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 12 hr 11 min. The West Virginia average was 16 hr 50 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Craig-Botetourt 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 Optional Rate (Schedule RSTOU-1-U). 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 Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op before making decisions.