McKenzie Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Montana
McKenzie Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 25 homes in Montana. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 48% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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McKenzie Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $46.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $92.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $139.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $185.60 |
McKenzie Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (7.82¢ → 8.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
McKenzie Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 McKenzie Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 57 | 10 | 1,282 | 2025-09-18 |
| Wibaux | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2025-05-18 |
McKenzie Electric Co-op service area
McKenzie Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in Montana and 5 ZIP codes.
Richland, Wibaux
Cities: Sidney
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
McKenzie Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 11.92¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 26.04¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $84,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 664 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 12087 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is McKenzie Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
McKenzie Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 9.28¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 33% below the Montana average of 13.84¢ and 48% below the U.S. average.
What is the average McKenzie Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $124 a month. The average McKenzie Electric Co-op home uses 1,333 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $93.
How many customers does McKenzie Electric Co-op have?
McKenzie Electric Co-op serves 25 residential customers and 117 customers in total in Montana, across 2 counties.
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 McKenzie Electric Co-op before making decisions.