Moon Lake Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Colorado
Moon Lake Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 1,525 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.95¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Moon Lake Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.75 | $37.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $99.50 | $66.35 |
| 1,500 kWh | $149.25 | $94.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $199.00 | $112.85 |
*Residential Service (effective 2000-07-01, $6.50/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.
Moon Lake Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2000-07-01 | $6.50 | 6.15¢ first 700 kWh, 5.60¢ first 1,500 kWh, 3.70¢ after |
| Residential Service | 2000-07-01 | $6.50 | 6.15¢ first 700 kWh, 5.60¢ first 1,500 kWh, 3.70¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Moon Lake Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +47% change in the average residential rate (6.62¢ → 9.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Moon Lake Electric Association | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 81 | 269 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.94 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 86 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 81 | 118 | 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 Moon Lake Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat | 243 | 38 | 7,079 | 2025-05-21 |
| Garfield | 225 | 53 | 3,832 | 2025-06-22 |
| Rio Blanco | 8 | 0 | 20 | 2025-05-21 |
Moon Lake Electric Association service area
Moon Lake Electric Association serves 3 counties in Colorado and 6 ZIP codes.
Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco
Cities: Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Craig, Rangely
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 90% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,373 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4 |
Moon Lake Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 9.71¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $41,732,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 491,795 MWh |
| Balancing authority | WACM |
| EIA utility ID | 12866 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moon Lake Electric Association's electricity rate?
Moon Lake Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 9.95¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 40% below the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Moon Lake Electric Association electric bill?
About $82 a month. The average Moon Lake Electric Association home uses 828 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $100.
How many customers does Moon Lake Electric Association have?
Moon Lake Electric Association serves 1,525 residential customers and 2,222 customers in total in Colorado, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Moon Lake Electric Association?
In 2025, the average Moon Lake Electric Association customer was without power for 81 min (SAIDI) over 0.94 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 81 min. The Colorado average was 4 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Moon Lake Electric Association offer net metering for solar?
Moon Lake Electric Association had 4 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.0 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 Moon Lake Electric Association before making decisions.