Licking Rural Electric electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Licking Rural Electric is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 26,038 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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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Licking Rural Electric bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91.65 | $73.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $183.30 | $127.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $274.95 | $180.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $366.60 | $234.60 |
*Residential (effective 2011-04-01, $20.00/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.
Licking Rural Electric residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2011-04-01 | $20.00 | 10.73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME OF USEtime-of-use | 2011-04-01 | $20.00 | 9.2¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 10.1¢ (7am–3pm) · 18.7¢ (3pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - SEASONAL RATEtime-of-use | 2011-04-01 | $20.00 | 14.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Licking Rural Electric rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (13.47¢ → 17.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Licking Rural Electric | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 244 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.57 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 112 | 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 Licking Rural Electric's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton | 501 | 35 | 5,326 | 2025-03-16 |
| Perry | 461 | 55 | 4,507 | 2025-04-03 |
| Franklin | 303 | 101 | 24,330 | 2025-07-12 |
| Delaware | 254 | 79 | 5,614 | 2025-04-29 |
| Ashland | 212 | 52 | 4,211 | 2025-08-18 |
| Muskingum | 204 | 51 | 6,544 | 2025-10-15 |
| Knox | 172 | 42 | 2,454 | 2025-12-29 |
| Licking | 149 | 39 | 6,578 | 2025-08-13 |
| Richland | 140 | 33 | 7,376 | 2025-08-29 |
Licking Rural Electric service area
Licking Rural Electric serves 9 counties in Ohio and 38 ZIP codes.
Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Muskingum, Perry, Richland
Cities: Columbus, Newark, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Mount Vernon, Pataskala, Heath, New Albany, Granville, Groveport, Apple Valley, Johnstown, Obetz, Beechwood Trails, Loudonville, Fredericktown, Gambier, Hebron, Utica, Centerburg, Bellville, South Bloomfield, Granville South, Frazeysburg, Fairfield Beach, Danville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 26,026 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Licking Rural Electric at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.02¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.57¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $73,000,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 442,229 MWh |
| Peak demand | 102 MW summer · 82 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 10668 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Licking Rural Electric's electricity rate?
Licking Rural Electric residential customers pay an average of 18.33¢ 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 0% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 2% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Licking Rural Electric electric bill?
About $199 a month. The average Licking Rural Electric home uses 1,086 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $183.
How many customers does Licking Rural Electric have?
Licking Rural Electric serves 26,038 residential customers and 27,801 customers in total in Ohio, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Licking Rural Electric?
In 2025, the average Licking Rural Electric customer was without power for 4 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 1.57 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 112 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Licking Rural Electric offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME OF USE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Licking Rural Electric before making decisions.