Lorain-Medina R E C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Lorain-Medina R E C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 15,298 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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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Lorain-Medina R E C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $188.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $282.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $376.80 |
Lorain-Medina R E C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate TODtime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $48.00 | 12.5¢ (12am–2pm, 10pm–12am) · 16.5¢ (2pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lorain-Medina R E C rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (12.50¢ → 17.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lorain-Medina R E C | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 215 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.26 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 173 | 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 Lorain-Medina R E C's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 5 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 |
| Medina | 212 | 46 | 6,883 | 2025-06-24 |
| Wayne | 144 | 45 | 4,627 | 2025-05-17 |
| Huron | 111 | 24 | 2,107 | 2025-06-19 |
| Erie | 109 | 25 | 5,350 | 2025-10-18 |
Lorain-Medina R E C service area
Lorain-Medina R E C serves 6 counties in Ohio and 22 ZIP codes.
Ashland, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Wayne
Cities: Elyria, Medina, Ashland, Amherst, Oberlin, Grafton, Wellington, Sheffield, Lodi, New London, Seville, Lagrange, South Amherst, West Salem, Greenwich, Eaton Estates, Wakeman
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 15,298 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 15,298 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Lorain-Medina R E C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 17.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.52¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $51,067,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 333,999 MWh |
| Peak demand | 67 MW summer · 80 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 11200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lorain-Medina R E C's electricity rate?
Lorain-Medina R E C residential customers pay an average of 18.84¢ 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 3% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Lorain-Medina R E C electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average Lorain-Medina R E C home uses 1,212 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $188.
How many customers does Lorain-Medina R E C have?
Lorain-Medina R E C serves 15,298 residential customers and 16,898 customers in total in Ohio, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Lorain-Medina R E C?
In 2025, the average Lorain-Medina R E C customer was without power for 3 hr 35 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 53 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lorain-Medina R E C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate TOD. 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 Lorain-Medina R E C before making decisions.