Darke Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio
Darke Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,255 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.23¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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Darke Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.15 | $71.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.30 | $119.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.45 | $167.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.60 | $215.00 |
*Farm and Residential Service (effective 2009-09-01, $19.50/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.
Darke Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Residential Service | 2009-09-01 | $19.50 | 10.45¢ first 500 kWh, 9.55¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.60¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Darke Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (12.23¢ → 15.08¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Darke Rural Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 411 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.26 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 390 | 130 | 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 Darke Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darke | 280 | 55 | 5,161 | 2025-06-19 |
| Preble | 254 | 46 | 5,379 | 2025-06-27 |
| Mercer | 225 | 30 | 6,108 | 2025-04-03 |
Darke Rural Electric Co-op service area
Darke Rural Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Ohio.
Darke, Mercer, Preble
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Darke Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,505,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 129,383 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 4796 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Darke Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Darke Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.23¢ 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 11% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Darke Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $333 a month. The average Darke Rural Electric Co-op home uses 2,052 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Darke Rural Electric Co-op have?
Darke Rural Electric Co-op serves 5,255 residential customers in Ohio, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Darke Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Darke Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 6 hr 51 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 6 hr 30 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Darke Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.