North Western Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio
North Western Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 6,082 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 11% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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North Western Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.45 | $84.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $160.90 | $134.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $241.35 | $183.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $321.80 | $233.00 |
*Rate 1- Residential 25 kVA & Under (effective 2014-01-01, $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.
North Western Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 1- Residential 25 kVA & Under | 2014-01-01 | $35.00 | 9.90¢ |
| Rate 6- Net Metering- Residential with Wind Mill | 2014-01-01 | $37.00 | 9.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
North Western Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (12.52¢ → 14.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | North Western Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 202 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.49 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 81 min | — | — |
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 Western Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding | 287 | 30 | 2,584 | 2025-04-02 |
| Defiance | 155 | 30 | 1,452 | 2025-08-28 |
| Henry | 129 | 26 | 1,516 | 2025-03-30 |
| Williams | 35 | 14 | 456 | 2025-09-08 |
North Western Electric Co-op service area
North Western Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Ohio and 2 ZIP codes.
Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Williams
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
North Western Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,221,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 135,234 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13704 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Western Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
North Western Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.09¢ 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 12% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average North Western Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $298 a month. The average North Western Electric Co-op home uses 1,853 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $161.
How many customers does North Western Electric Co-op have?
North Western Electric Co-op serves 6,082 residential customers in Ohio, across 4 counties.
How reliable is North Western Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average North Western Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 22 min (SAIDI) over 2.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 North Western Electric Co-op before making decisions.