Ontonagon County R E A electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Michigan
Ontonagon County R E A is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,213 homes in Michigan. Its residential customers pay an average of 25.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Ontonagon County R E A bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $125.95 | $123.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $251.90 | $217.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $377.85 | $310.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $503.80 | $404.00 |
*Schedule AS (effective 2015-04-01, $30.00/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.
Ontonagon County R E A residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule AS | 2015-04-01 | $30.00 | 18.70¢ |
| Schedule AHtime-of-use | 2013-02-26 | $20.00 | 19.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A | 2013-02-26 | $20.00 | 19.81¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Ontonagon County R E A rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (25.00¢ → 23.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Ontonagon County R E A | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,041 | 669 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.13 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 33 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 442 | 160 | 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 Ontonagon County R E A's counties, customers averaged 14 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keweenaw | 3,359 | 29 | 2,749 | 2025-11-03 |
| Gogebic | 2,632 | 50 | 5,600 | 2025-11-26 |
| Ontonagon | 985 | 34 | 2,384 | 2025-11-26 |
| Baraga | 344 | 14 | 877 | 2025-11-27 |
| Houghton | 343 | 27 | 18,348 | 2025-11-03 |
Ontonagon County R E A service area
Ontonagon County R E A serves 5 counties in Michigan.
Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Ontonagon County R E A at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,728,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 28,096 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14156 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ontonagon County R E A's electricity rate?
Ontonagon County R E A residential customers pay an average of 25.19¢ 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 20% above the Michigan average of 21.05¢ and 40% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Ontonagon County R E A electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average Ontonagon County R E A home uses 449 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $252.
How many customers does Ontonagon County R E A have?
Ontonagon County R E A serves 5,213 residential customers in Michigan, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Ontonagon County R E A?
In 2019, the average Ontonagon County R E A customer was without power for 17 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 3.13 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 hr 22 min. The Michigan average was 11 hr 9 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Ontonagon County R E A offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule AH. 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 Ontonagon County R E A before making decisions.