Midwest Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Nebraska · MRO region · SPP
Midwest Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,400 homes in Nebraska. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Midwest Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.25 | $75.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.50 | $115.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.75 | $155.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.00 | $195.00 |
*Town Residential (effective nan, $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.
Midwest Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Residential | nan | $20.00 | 11.00¢ first 500 kWh, 8.00¢ after |
| Rural Residential | nan | $20.00 | 11.00¢ first 500 kWh, 8.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Midwest Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (11.43¢ → 12.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Midwest Electric Member Corp. | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 65 | 533 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.39 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 48 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 115 | 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 Midwest Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins | 29 | 3 | 86 | 2025-06-25 |
| Keith | 16 | 4 | 482 | 2025-06-10 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 56 | 2025-05-15 |
Midwest Electric Member Corp. service area
Midwest Electric Member Corp. serves 5 counties in Nebraska and 22 ZIP codes.
Chase, Hayes, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins
Cities: North Platte, Ogallala, Imperial, Sutherland, Grant
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 2,400 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 28 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $95,108 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 320 MWh |
Midwest Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 15.52¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,029,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 211,641 MWh |
| Peak demand | 146 MW summer · 17 MW winter |
| Line losses | 8.4% |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 12539 |
| Website | www.midwestecc.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Midwest Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Midwest Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.05¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 1% above the Nebraska average of 12.86¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Midwest Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Midwest Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,204 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does Midwest Electric Member Corp. have?
Midwest Electric Member Corp. serves 2,400 residential customers and 5,911 customers in total in Nebraska, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Midwest Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Midwest Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 65 min (SAIDI) over 0.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 min. The Nebraska average was 8 hr 53 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Midwest Electric Member Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Midwest Electric Member Corp. had 28 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.3 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 Midwest Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.