Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 14,793 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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.
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Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $92.70 | $77.33 |
| 1,000 kWh | $185.40 | $133.66 |
| 1,500 kWh | $278.10 | $189.99 |
| 2,000 kWh | $370.80 | $246.32 |
*GENERAL SERVICE (effective 2014-05-14, $21.00/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.
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL SERVICE | 2014-05-14 | $21.00 | 11.27¢ first 2,000 kWh, 11.22¢ first 15,000 kWh, 11.16¢ after |
| FARM & RESIDENTIAL | 2012-05-01 | $17.30 | 10.36¢ first 2,000 kWh, 10.32¢ first 15,000 kWh, 10.26¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (12.31¢ → 17.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 326 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.19 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 29 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 275 | 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 Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton | 501 | 35 | 5,326 | 2025-03-16 |
| Tuscarawas | 487 | 71 | 16,375 | 2025-04-29 |
| Ashland | 212 | 52 | 4,211 | 2025-08-18 |
| Knox | 172 | 42 | 2,454 | 2025-12-29 |
| Holmes | 168 | 51 | 1,922 | 2025-12-29 |
| Wayne | 144 | 45 | 4,627 | 2025-05-17 |
| Stark | 125 | 33 | 15,624 | 2025-05-17 |
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op service area
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Ohio and 33 ZIP codes.
Ashland, Coshocton, Holmes, Knox, Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne
Cities: Wooster, Coshocton, Apple Valley, Millersburg, Loudonville, Seville, Sugarcreek, Creston, Shreve, West Salem, Smithville, Apple Creek, Danville, Beach City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 2% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 121 |
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.29¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.95¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $58,546,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 380,042 MWh |
| Peak demand | 71 MW summer · 68 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.0% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 8761 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.54¢ 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 2% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 3% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $193 a month. The average Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op home uses 1,041 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $185.
How many customers does Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op have?
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op serves 14,793 residential customers and 18,002 customers in total in Ohio, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op customer was without power for 5 hr 26 min (SAIDI) over 2.19 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 35 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op had 121 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.2 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 Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op before making decisions.