Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Virginia · SERC region · PJM
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 30,077 homes in Virginia. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.44¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 14% 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.
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Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.20 | $81.34 |
| 1,000 kWh | $154.40 | $123.19 |
| 1,500 kWh | $231.60 | $163.56 |
| 2,000 kWh | $308.80 | $203.92 |
*SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase (effective 2012-04-01, $36.00/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.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | 2012-04-01 | $36.00 | 9.07¢ first 650 kWh, 8.07¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.14¢ after |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-04-01 | $43.40 | 5.5¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 13.7¢ (4pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-04-01 | $20.00 | 5.5¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 13.7¢ (4pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule R-TOD-U-NC Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2009-04-01 | $20.65 | 14.2¢ (4pm–9pm) · 5.7¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule R-TOD-U-NC Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2009-04-01 | $44.85 | 14.2¢ (4pm–9pm) · 5.7¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase | 2012-04-01 | $16.00 | 9.07¢ first 650 kWh, 8.07¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.14¢ after |
| Schedule R-U-NC Single-Phase | 2009-04-01 | $16.55 | 9.40¢ first 650 kWh, 8.37¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.41¢ after |
| Schedule R-U-NC Multi-Phase | 2009-04-01 | $37.20 | 9.40¢ first 650 kWh, 8.37¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.41¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (13.23¢ → 14.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 721 | 446 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.83 | 1.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 15 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 244 | 178 | 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 Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 15 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 2,885 | 75 | 3,584 | 2025-02-12 |
| Pittsylvania | 1,412 | 75 | 10,409 | 2025-02-12 |
| Southampton | 927 | 62 | 3,181 | 2025-03-05 |
| Lunenburg | 877 | 53 | 1,749 | 2025-02-12 |
| Halifax | 596 | 72 | 2,613 | 2025-09-04 |
| Brunswick | 514 | 65 | 2,218 | 2025-07-19 |
| Sussex | 389 | 43 | 1,219 | 2025-07-19 |
| Mecklenburg | 307 | 85 | 2,354 | 2025-07-19 |
| Greensville | 87 | 20 | 934 | 2025-08-19 |
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative service area
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative serves 9 counties in Virginia and 63 ZIP codes.
Brunswick, Charlotte, Greensville, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Pittsylvania, Southampton, Sussex
Cities: South Boston, Emporia, South Hill, Mount Hermon, Altavista, Chase City, Victoria, Bracey, Chatham, Hurt, Halifax, Gretna, Kenbridge, Clarksville, Brookneal, Mountain Road, Lawrenceville, Motley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 30,077 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 368 |
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 8.59¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.21¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $251,960,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,826,211 MWh |
| Peak demand | 477 MW summer · 537 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 12260 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 15.44¢ 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 6% below the Virginia average of 16.48¢ and 14% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative home uses 1,050 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $154.
How many customers does Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative have?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative serves 30,077 residential customers and 32,009 customers in total in Virginia, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 12 hr 1 min (SAIDI) over 2.83 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 4 min. The Virginia average was 7 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative had 368 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.0 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 Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative before making decisions.