Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 16,384 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 2% 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 Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $88.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $176.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $264.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $352.40 |
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A-2-12: All Electric Service Single Phase-Ruraltime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A-2-12: All Electric Service Single Phase-Citytime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $14.40 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule A-2-12: All Electric Service Three Phase-Citytime-of-use | 2012-03-27 | $28.99 | 9.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE A - 1 - 0 9: ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING , COOLING AND WATER HEATINGtime-of-use | 2011-03-16 | $3.00 | 17.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (13.07¢ → 16.37¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 129 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 86 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 129 | 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 Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 349 | 58 | 4,093 | 2025-06-19 |
| Darke | 280 | 55 | 5,161 | 2025-06-19 |
| Clark | 251 | 40 | 17,465 | 2025-06-19 |
| Mercer | 225 | 30 | 6,108 | 2025-04-03 |
| Logan | 201 | 42 | 3,526 | 2025-05-17 |
| Champaign | 174 | 44 | 2,684 | 2025-04-29 |
| Miami | 173 | 48 | 5,726 | 2025-01-21 |
| Madison | 159 | 47 | 5,191 | 2025-10-28 |
| Montgomery | 133 | 38 | 19,553 | 2025-06-19 |
| Auglaize | 106 | 19 | 1,876 | 2025-10-01 |
| Union | 105 | 34 | 1,945 | 2025-04-17 |
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op service area
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op serves 11 counties in Ohio and 43 ZIP codes.
Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, Union
Cities: Dayton, Huber Heights, Troy, Riverside, Sidney, Piqua, Vandalia, Bellefontaine, Urbana, London, Tipp City, Wapakoneta, Northridge, Union, New Carlisle, West Milton, Park Layne, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, Saint Paris, Cridersville, West Liberty, Union City, Mechanicsburg, Choctaw Lake, Anna, Fort Loramie, Crystal Lakes, Jackson Center, North Lewisburg, De Graff, Botkins
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 16,384 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 16.42¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.30¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $86,861,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 691,244 MWh |
| Peak demand | 130 MW summer · 120 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 15054 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.62¢ 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 3% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 2% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $238 a month. The average Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,349 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $176.
How many customers does Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op have?
Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op serves 16,384 residential customers and 17,499 customers in total in Ohio, across 11 counties.
How reliable is Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 2 hr 9 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 9 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Pioneer Rural Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule A-2-12: All Electric Service Single Phase-Rural. 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 Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.