Farmers Electric Company, Ltd electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Idaho
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 154 homes in Idaho. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 48% 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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Farmers Electric Company, Ltd bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $46.70 | $61.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $93.40 | $107.59 |
| 1,500 kWh | $140.10 | $153.89 |
| 2,000 kWh | $186.80 | $200.18 |
*General Service Residential-Single Phase (effective 2012-06-01, $15.00/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.
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Residential-Single Phase | 2012-06-01 | $15.00 | 9.26¢ |
| Secure Energy Rate Plan (SERP) | 2012-06-01 | $12.00 | 11.70¢ |
| General Service- Residential-Three Phase | 2012-06-01 | $27.00 | 9.26¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd rate history
2015–2025: +78% change in the average residential rate (4.91¢ → 8.73¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Farmers Electric Company, Ltd's counties, customers averaged 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka | 30 | 13 | 519 | 2025-12-17 |
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd service area
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd serves Minidoka County in Idaho.
Minidoka
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $393,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,503 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 6155 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Farmers Electric Company, Ltd's electricity rate?
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd residential customers pay an average of 9.34¢ 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 26% below the Idaho average of 12.65¢ and 48% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Farmers Electric Company, Ltd electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average Farmers Electric Company, Ltd home uses 2,437 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $93.
How many customers does Farmers Electric Company, Ltd have?
Farmers Electric Company, Ltd serves 154 residential customers in Idaho, across 1 county.
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 Farmers Electric Company, Ltd before making decisions.