Northwestern Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma · SPP region · SPP
Northwestern Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,644 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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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Northwestern Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.85 | $83.56 |
| 1,000 kWh | $175.70 | $132.11 |
| 1,500 kWh | $263.55 | $180.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $351.40 | $229.22 |
*Rate Schedule - Farm and Residential (Three phase ) (effective 2012-01-20, $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.
Northwestern Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Farm and Residential (Three phase ) | 2012-01-20 | $35.00 | 9.71¢ |
| Rate Schedule - Firm and Residential (Single phase) | 2012-01-20 | $25.00 | 9.71¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northwestern Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (13.32¢ → 16.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Northwestern Electric Co-op doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Northwestern Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis | 1,326 | 32 | 3,060 | 2025-09-21 |
| Dewey | 1,075 | 35 | 1,140 | 2025-05-15 |
| Woods | 526 | 27 | 1,664 | 2025-10-05 |
| Harper | 519 | 40 | 1,111 | 2025-06-01 |
| Major | 344 | 25 | 522 | 2025-08-05 |
| Woodward | 253 | 62 | 6,201 | 2025-09-21 |
| Beaver | 208 | 25 | 1,133 | 2025-06-03 |
Northwestern Electric Co-op service area
Northwestern Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Oklahoma and 30 ZIP codes.
Beaver, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward
Cities: Woodward, Fairview, Shattuck, Laverne, Buffalo, Mooreland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Northwestern Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.50¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.51¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $41,786,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 352,053 MWh |
| Peak demand | 72 MW summer · 72 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13807 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Northwestern Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.57¢ 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 28% above the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northwestern Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Northwestern Electric Co-op home uses 891 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $176.
How many customers does Northwestern Electric Co-op have?
Northwestern Electric Co-op serves 9,644 residential customers and 12,018 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 7 counties.
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 Northwestern Electric Co-op before making decisions.