Northwestern Rural E C A electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Pennsylvania · RFC region · PJM
Northwestern Rural E C A is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 18,200 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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 Rural E C A bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.30 | $74.52 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172.60 | $125.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $258.90 | $175.56 |
| 2,000 kWh | $345.20 | $226.08 |
*SPHB 7 - Electric Space Heating Rider (effective 2014-01-01, $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.
Northwestern Rural E C A residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPHB 7 - Electric Space Heating Rider | 2014-01-01 | $24.00 | 10.10¢ first 2,000 kWh, 6.05¢ after |
| Heat Shift Rider Controlled less than 20 kW - Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $24.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Comfort Plus Rider - Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $24.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Heat Shift Rider Controlled 20 kW to 40 kWtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $24.00 | 1.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Single-Phase Service - Residential | 2014-01-01 | $24.00 | 10.10¢ |
| OFFP 3 - Interruptible / Off - Peak Space Heating | 2013-01-01 | $10.00 | 5.76¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Northwestern Rural E C A rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (12.90¢ → 16.08¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Northwestern Rural E C A 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 Rural E C A's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venango | 541 | 108 | 4,025 | 2025-07-28 |
| Crawford | 320 | 74 | 4,059 | 2025-03-16 |
| Warren | 272 | 68 | 6,607 | 2025-08-29 |
| Mercer | 221 | 57 | 6,382 | 2025-06-30 |
| Erie | 187 | 61 | 12,739 | 2025-08-13 |
Northwestern Rural E C A service area
Northwestern Rural E C A serves 5 counties in Pennsylvania and 109 ZIP codes.
Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango, Warren
Cities: Erie, Hermitage, Sharon, Meadville, Warren, Northwest Harborcreek, Corry, Edinboro, Franklin, Greenville, Titusville, Sugarcreek, Farrell, Sharpsville, North East, Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Union City, Centerville, Girard, Lake City, Cambridge Springs, Conneaut Lakeshore, Fairview, Pymatuning Central, Reynolds Heights, Mercer, North Warren, Youngsville, Albion, Waterford, Russell, Hasson Heights, Avonia, Sheffield, Cochranton, Lake Latonka
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 87 |
Northwestern Rural E C A at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.23¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $40,599,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 259,219 MWh |
| Peak demand | 69 MW summer · 75 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.3% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 40293 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern Rural E C A's electricity rate?
Northwestern Rural E C A residential customers pay an average of 17.26¢ 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 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Northwestern Rural E C A electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average Northwestern Rural E C A home uses 940 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Northwestern Rural E C A have?
Northwestern Rural E C A serves 18,200 residential customers and 19,624 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 5 counties.
Does Northwestern Rural E C A offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Heat Shift Rider Controlled less than 20 kW - Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Northwestern Rural E C A offer net metering for solar?
Northwestern Rural E C A had 87 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.8 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 Northwestern Rural E C A before making decisions.