Flint Hills Rural E C A electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas
Flint Hills Rural E C A is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,644 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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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Flint Hills Rural E C A bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $257.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $343.20 |
Flint Hills Rural E C A rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (14.64¢ → 16.56¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Flint Hills Rural E C A | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 373 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.77 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 15 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 246 | 99 | 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 Flint Hills Rural E C A's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 505 | 16 | 808 | 2025-01-05 |
| Chase | 373 | 6 | 1,064 | 2025-06-07 |
| Harvey | 352 | 52 | 1,786 | 2025-06-23 |
| Dickinson | 253 | 20 | 1,442 | 2025-07-03 |
| Wabaunsee | 233 | 15 | 1,152 | 2025-04-02 |
| Lyon | 218 | 35 | 3,409 | 2025-03-04 |
| Geary | 158 | 18 | 2,977 | 2025-08-19 |
| Marion | 127 | 22 | 641 | 2025-04-24 |
| Riley | 94 | 34 | 2,476 | 2025-06-17 |
| McPherson | 32 | 8 | 737 | 2025-06-17 |
Flint Hills Rural E C A service area
Flint Hills Rural E C A serves 10 counties in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Chase, Dickinson, Geary, Harvey, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Morris, Riley, Wabaunsee
Cities: Manhattan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 790 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Flint Hills Rural E C A at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,034,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 84,758 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6431 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Flint Hills Rural E C A's electricity rate?
Flint Hills Rural E C A residential customers pay an average of 17.16¢ 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% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Flint Hills Rural E C A electric bill?
About $182 a month. The average Flint Hills Rural E C A home uses 1,063 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $172.
How many customers does Flint Hills Rural E C A have?
Flint Hills Rural E C A serves 6,644 residential customers in Kansas, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Flint Hills Rural E C A?
In 2019, the average Flint Hills Rural E C A customer was without power for 6 hr 13 min (SAIDI) over 2.77 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 6 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 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 Flint Hills Rural E C A before making decisions.