Firelands Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio
Firelands Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,302 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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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Firelands Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $96.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $193.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $290.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $386.80 |
Firelands Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (12.85¢ → 17.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Firelands Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 226 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.26 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 226 | 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 Firelands Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 2 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 258 | 52 | 17,246 | 2025-12-18 |
| Ashland | 212 | 52 | 4,211 | 2025-08-18 |
| Richland | 140 | 33 | 7,376 | 2025-08-29 |
| Huron | 111 | 24 | 2,107 | 2025-06-19 |
| Seneca | 105 | 21 | 2,851 | 2025-06-19 |
Firelands Electric Co-op service area
Firelands Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Ohio.
Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Richland, Seneca
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Firelands Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,291,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 151,837 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 6335 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Firelands Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Firelands Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 19.34¢ 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 6% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 8% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Firelands Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $263 a month. The average Firelands Electric Co-op home uses 1,360 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $193.
How many customers does Firelands Electric Co-op have?
Firelands Electric Co-op serves 9,302 residential customers in Ohio, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Firelands Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Firelands Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 46 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 46 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 Firelands Electric Co-op before making decisions.