Midwest Energy electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas · SPP region · SPP
Midwest Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 29,779 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Midwest Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.70 | $57.79 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.40 | $93.59 |
| 1,500 kWh | $185.10 | $129.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $246.80 | $165.18 |
*M System- Oil Field Service Small Demand Rate (effective 2014-07-01, $22.00/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 Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| M System- Oil Field Service Small Demand Rate | 2014-07-01 | $22.00 | 7.16¢ |
| M System Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $14.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| W System- Standard Residential Electric Servicetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $14.00 | 8.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Midwest Energy rate history
2015–2025: -1% change in the average residential rate (12.14¢ → 12.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Midwest Energy | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 581 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.68 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 37 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 314 | 99 | 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 Energy's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips | 1,510 | 24 | 3,375 | 2025-03-19 |
| Gove | 1,235 | 8 | 766 | 2025-03-19 |
| Graham | 992 | 10 | 825 | 2025-03-19 |
| Greeley | 985 | 10 | 1,005 | 2025-07-23 |
| Rooks | 827 | 14 | 1,089 | 2025-03-05 |
| Hodgeman | 591 | 14 | 305 | 2025-03-19 |
| Sheridan | 574 | 8 | 404 | 2025-03-19 |
| Wallace | 508 | 16 | 749 | 2025-10-05 |
| Cheyenne | 417 | 10 | 217 | 2025-08-11 |
| Norton | 337 | 16 | 1,044 | 2025-09-15 |
| Ness | 331 | 7 | 483 | 2025-06-18 |
| Logan | 325 | 15 | 1,840 | 2025-03-04 |
| Russell | 324 | 15 | 1,221 | 2025-03-19 |
| Rawlins | 297 | 7 | 1,609 | 2025-12-02 |
| Osborne | 291 | 7 | 698 | 2025-08-10 |
| Decatur | 267 | 9 | 428 | 2025-04-16 |
| Rush | 239 | 2 | 612 | 2025-03-19 |
| Ellis | 237 | 18 | 6,000 | 2025-03-19 |
| Rice | 236 | 20 | 703 | 2025-06-17 |
| Lincoln | 228 | 7 | 173 | 2025-06-17 |
| Stafford | 202 | 15 | 386 | 2025-07-25 |
| Barton | 196 | 35 | 1,658 | 2025-06-13 |
| Saline | 179 | 39 | 3,998 | 2025-06-23 |
| Reno | 159 | 39 | 3,924 | 2025-06-17 |
| Scott | 113 | 11 | 3,273 | 2025-10-27 |
Midwest Energy service area
Midwest Energy serves 34 counties in Kansas and 110 ZIP codes.
Barton, Cheyenne, Decatur, Edwards, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Hodgeman, Lane, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Rice, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, Scott, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Thomas, Trego, Wallace
Cities: Hays, Great Bend, Pratt, Colby, Russell, Goodland, Larned, Scott City, Lyons, Norton, Hoisington, Sterling, Ellinwood, Ellis, Oakley, Plainville, WaKeeney, Oberlin, Leoti, Hill City, Kinsley, Ness City, Saint Francis, Saint John, La Crosse, Victoria, Atwood, Hoxie
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Midwest Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 11.57¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.56¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $154,994,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,590,934 MWh |
| Peak demand | 454 MW summer · 334 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 4% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 8.6% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 12524 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Midwest Energy's electricity rate?
Midwest Energy residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 18% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Midwest Energy electric bill?
About $110 a month. The average Midwest Energy home uses 894 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does Midwest Energy have?
Midwest Energy serves 29,779 residential customers and 50,200 customers in total in Kansas, across 34 counties.
How reliable is Midwest Energy?
In 2025, the average Midwest Energy customer was without power for 9 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 2.68 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 14 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Midwest Energy offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including M System Residential Service. 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 Midwest Energy before making decisions.