Pioneer Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kansas · SPP region · SPP
Pioneer Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,038 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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Pioneer Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245.60 |
Pioneer Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pioneer (MKEC) - Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-06-29 | $13.50 | 11.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE A-2-12 ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE Three Phase-Ruraltime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $28.99 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE A-12 SINGLE PHASE SERVICEtime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE A-2-12 ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE Single Phase-Ruraltime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (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: +8% change in the average residential rate (11.02¢ → 11.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Pioneer Electric Co-op | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 265 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.54 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 52 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 218 | 99 | 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 94 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | 459 | 21 | 1,673 | 2025-03-19 |
| Kearny | 274 | 12 | 635 | 2025-03-19 |
| Hamilton | 175 | 4 | 654 | 2025-03-14 |
| Finney | 67 | 14 | 2,220 | 2025-03-19 |
| Morton | 8 | 0 | 14 | 2025-03-06 |
| Haskell | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2025-07-15 |
| Seward | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2025-06-03 |
| Grant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-08-01 |
Pioneer Electric Co-op service area
Pioneer Electric Co-op serves 10 counties in Kansas and 21 ZIP codes.
Finney, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Seward, Stanton, Stevens
Cities: Garden City, Liberal, Ulysses, Hugoton, Lakin, Elkhart, Syracuse, Sublette, Johnson, Satanta, Plains
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 5,038 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 28 |
Pioneer Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.83¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.79¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $74,028,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 930,919 MWh |
| Peak demand | 162 MW summer · 152 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.5% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 15073 |
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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 12.28¢ 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 19% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pioneer Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $125 a month. The average Pioneer Electric Co-op home uses 1,021 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does Pioneer Electric Co-op have?
Pioneer Electric Co-op serves 5,038 residential customers and 16,156 customers in total in Kansas, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Pioneer Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Pioneer Electric Co-op customer was without power for 4 hr 25 min (SAIDI) over 1.54 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 38 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 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 Southern Pioneer (MKEC) - Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Pioneer Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Pioneer Electric Co-op had 28 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 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 Pioneer Electric Co-op before making decisions.