North Central Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
North Central Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,431 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.14¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 6% more 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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North Central Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $95.70 | $69.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $191.40 | $115.19 |
| 1,500 kWh | $287.10 | $154.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $382.80 | $193.60 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2012-01-01, $24.00/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.
North Central Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2012-01-01 | $24.00 | 9.12¢ first 1,000 kWh, 7.84¢ after |
| Residential TODtime-of-use | 2012-01-01 | $53.00 | 11.1¢ (12am–2pm, 10pm–12am) · 15.1¢ (2pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North Central Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (12.41¢ → 17.78¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | North Central Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 165 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.26 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 162 | 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 North Central Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 107 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 194 | 38 | 3,849 | 2025-04-03 |
| Richland | 140 | 33 | 7,376 | 2025-08-29 |
| Huron | 111 | 24 | 2,107 | 2025-06-19 |
| Seneca | 105 | 21 | 2,851 | 2025-06-19 |
| Sandusky | 94 | 20 | 2,387 | 2025-04-03 |
| Wyandot | 67 | 11 | 1,776 | 2025-04-29 |
| Wood | 56 | 21 | 3,660 | 2025-06-17 |
| Crawford | 53 | 10 | 1,131 | 2025-11-09 |
North Central Electric Co-op service area
North Central Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Ohio and 28 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Hancock, Huron, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, Wyandot
Cities: Tiffin, Fostoria, Bucyrus, Shelby, Bellevue, Upper Sandusky, Clyde, Willard, Crestline, Carey, Plymouth, Green Springs, Bradner
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 8,431 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 8,431 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Central Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 18.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.59¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $36,532,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 231,677 MWh |
| Peak demand | 44 MW summer · 44 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13693 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Central Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North Central Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 19.14¢ 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 5% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 6% above the U.S. average.
What is the average North Central Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $236 a month. The average North Central Electric Co-op home uses 1,234 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $191.
How many customers does North Central Electric Co-op have?
North Central Electric Co-op serves 8,431 residential customers and 9,758 customers in total in Ohio, across 8 counties.
How reliable is North Central Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average North Central Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 45 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 42 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does North Central Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential TOD. 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 North Central Electric Co-op before making decisions.