Midwest Electric electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Midwest Electric is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,830 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% 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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Midwest Electric bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $84.85 | $85.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $169.70 | $135.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $254.55 | $185.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $339.40 | $235.00 |
*Residential Rate (effective nan, $35.00/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 residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | nan | $35.00 | 10.00¢ |
| Residential Rate (off Peak) | nan | $35.00 | 10.00¢ first 750 kWh, 9.00¢ first 2,750 kWh, 10.00¢ after |
| Seasonal Rates | nan | $35.00 | 10.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Midwest Electric rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (12.29¢ → 15.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Midwest Electric | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 255 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.88 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 16 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 91 | 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 Midwest Electric's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | 1,168 | 54 | 4,829 | 2025-06-19 |
| Van Wert | 565 | 46 | 4,295 | 2025-10-02 |
| Shelby | 349 | 58 | 4,093 | 2025-06-19 |
| Darke | 280 | 55 | 5,161 | 2025-06-19 |
| Putnam | 261 | 40 | 2,676 | 2025-04-02 |
| Mercer | 225 | 30 | 6,108 | 2025-04-03 |
| Auglaize | 106 | 19 | 1,876 | 2025-10-01 |
Midwest Electric service area
Midwest Electric serves 7 counties in Ohio and 32 ZIP codes.
Allen, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Putnam, Shelby, Van Wert
Cities: Lima, Van Wert, Celina, Wapakoneta, Saint Marys, Delphos, Coldwater, Bluffton, Fort Shawnee, New Bremen, Minster, Saint Henry, Spencerville, Columbus Grove, Elida, Cridersville, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery, Pandora, Rockford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,529 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Midwest Electric at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.33¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.40¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $41,711,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 291,992 MWh |
| Peak demand | 59 MW summer · 54 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.3% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 12515 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Midwest Electric's electricity rate?
Midwest Electric residential customers pay an average of 16.97¢ 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 7% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 6% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Midwest Electric electric bill?
About $229 a month. The average Midwest Electric home uses 1,351 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $170.
How many customers does Midwest Electric have?
Midwest Electric serves 10,830 residential customers and 11,247 customers in total in Ohio, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Midwest Electric?
In 2025, the average Midwest Electric customer was without power for 4 hr 15 min (SAIDI) over 1.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 91 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 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 Midwest Electric before making decisions.