Fall River Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,525 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.85¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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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Fall River Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.25 | $73.13 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.50 | $110.27 |
| 1,500 kWh | $177.75 | $147.41 |
| 2,000 kWh | $237.00 | $184.54 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2014-01-01, $36.00/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.
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2014-01-01 | $36.00 | 7.43¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.77¢ after |
| Small General Service Rate | 2014-01-01 | $36.00 | 5.55¢ |
| Residential Rate | 2014-01-01 | $36.00 | 7.43¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.77¢ after |
| Residential Rate | 2014-01-01 | $36.00 | 7.43¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.77¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -2% change in the average residential rate (11.32¢ → 11.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Fall River Rural Electric Co-op | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 14 | 285 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.10 | 1.33 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 29 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 14 | 136 | 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 Fall River Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 104 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | 104 | 30 | 13,980 | 2025-11-24 |
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op service area
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op serves Gallatin County in Montana and 3 ZIP codes.
Gallatin
Cities: West Yellowstone
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,525 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 5 |
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 8.92¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,066,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 53,935 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 6169 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fall River Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.85¢ 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 14% below the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Fall River Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $131 a month. The average Fall River Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,102 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $119.
How many customers does Fall River Rural Electric Co-op have?
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op serves 1,525 residential customers and 2,103 customers in total in Montana, across 1 county.
How reliable is Fall River Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Fall River Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 14 min (SAIDI) over 0.10 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 14 min. The Montana average was 4 hr 45 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Fall River Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Fall River Rural Electric Co-op had 5 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 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 Fall River Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.