Lincoln Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana
Lincoln Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,909 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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Lincoln Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.60 | $62.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.20 | $95.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184.80 | $128.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $246.40 | $161.00 |
*Residential and General Service (effective 2012-04-01, $30.00/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.
Lincoln Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential and General Service | 2012-04-01 | $30.00 | 6.55¢ |
| Green Power Premium | 2007-06-18 | — | 1.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lincoln Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (9.42¢ → 11.55¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Lincoln Electric Co-op | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 431 | 285 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.33 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 80 | 136 | 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 Lincoln Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 16 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 2,206 | 53 | 7,602 | 2025-06-23 |
| Flathead | 731 | 58 | 23,250 | 2025-12-17 |
Lincoln Electric Co-op service area
Lincoln Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Montana and 6 ZIP codes.
Flathead, Lincoln
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lincoln Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,327,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 132,687 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 11022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Lincoln Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.32¢ 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 11% below the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lincoln Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $197 a month. The average Lincoln Electric Co-op home uses 1,600 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does Lincoln Electric Co-op have?
Lincoln Electric Co-op serves 6,909 residential customers in Montana, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Lincoln Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Lincoln Electric Co-op customer was without power for 7 hr 11 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 80 min. The Montana average was 4 hr 45 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 Lincoln Electric Co-op before making decisions.