Pioneer Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama
Pioneer Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,883 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Pioneer Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $106.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $213.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $320.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $427.00 |
Pioneer Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric Service-Single Phase Citytime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| All Electric Service-Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| All Electric Service-Three Phasetime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $28.99 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| All Electric Service- Three Phase Citytime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $28.99 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pioneer Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (16.24¢ → 20.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Pioneer Electric Co-op | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 227 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.21 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 102 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 227 | 118 | 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 Pioneer Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 32 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox | 1,658 | 107 | 2,405 | 2025-04-06 |
| Lowndes | 1,175 | 97 | 3,431 | 2025-02-16 |
| Butler | 824 | 110 | 5,989 | 2025-02-16 |
| Dallas | 758 | 112 | 6,127 | 2025-02-16 |
| Autauga | 402 | 86 | 9,079 | 2025-05-29 |
| Monroe | 395 | 69 | 3,427 | 2025-02-16 |
| Crenshaw | 283 | 43 | 2,637 | 2025-02-16 |
| Covington | 151 | 46 | 3,832 | 2025-06-26 |
| Conecuh | 126 | 14 | 554 | 2025-06-26 |
Pioneer Electric Co-op service area
Pioneer Electric Co-op serves 9 counties in Alabama and 6 ZIP codes.
Autauga, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, Lowndes, Monroe, Wilcox
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 139 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pioneer Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $35,586,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 170,216 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 30517 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Pioneer Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 21.35¢ 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 30% above the Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 19% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Pioneer Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $235 a month. The average Pioneer Electric Co-op home uses 1,101 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $214.
How many customers does Pioneer Electric Co-op have?
Pioneer Electric Co-op serves 12,883 residential customers in Alabama, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Pioneer Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Pioneer Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 47 min (SAIDI) over 2.21 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 47 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Pioneer Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including All Electric Service-Single Phase City. 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 Pioneer Electric Co-op before making decisions.