Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,153 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.19¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 7% 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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Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $95.95 | $82.51 |
| 1,000 kWh | $191.90 | $120.01 |
| 1,500 kWh | $287.85 | $157.51 |
| 2,000 kWh | $383.80 | $195.02 |
*Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service (effective 2013-07-01, $45.00/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.
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service | 2013-07-01 | $45.00 | 7.50¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Time of Day RI-TODtime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $28.00 | 6.1¢ (12am–2pm, 8pm–12am) · 18.2¢ (2pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Single Phase Residential Service | 2013-07-01 | $28.00 | 9.02¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Net Billing Service | 2012-01-01 | $45.00 | 7.17¢ |
| Single Phase Residential Service | 2012-01-01 | $26.00 | 9.01¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.97¢ first 15,000 kWh, 8.91¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +52% change in the average residential rate (11.70¢ → 17.84¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2015 | Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 97 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 97 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 97 | 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 Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | 1,168 | 54 | 4,829 | 2025-06-19 |
| Van Wert | 565 | 46 | 4,295 | 2025-10-02 |
| Paulding | 287 | 30 | 2,584 | 2025-04-02 |
| Putnam | 261 | 40 | 2,676 | 2025-04-02 |
| Defiance | 155 | 30 | 1,452 | 2025-08-28 |
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op service area
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Ohio and 26 ZIP codes.
Allen, Defiance, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert
Cities: Lima, Defiance, Van Wert, Oakwood, Delphos, Ottawa, Sherwood, Paulding, Hicksville, Columbus Grove, Leipsic, Elida, Antwerp, Payne, Pandora, Continental, Convoy
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,153 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 17.22¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.43¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $37,244,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 253,432 MWh |
| Peak demand | 70 MW summer · 68 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.9% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 14599 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 19.19¢ 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 5% above the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 7% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $220 a month. The average Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op home uses 1,148 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $192.
How many customers does Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op have?
Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op serves 9,153 residential customers and 9,667 customers in total in Ohio, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op?
In 2015, the average Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op customer was without power for 97 min (SAIDI) over 1.00 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 97 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Single Phase Residential Time of Day RI-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 Paulding-Putman Electric Co-op before making decisions.