Pontotoc Electric Power Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Mississippi · SERC region
Pontotoc Electric Power Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 16,453 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Pontotoc Electric Power Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.50 | $68.21 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.00 | $121.22 |
| 1,500 kWh | $217.50 | $174.23 |
| 2,000 kWh | $290.00 | $227.24 |
*Residential Service (Schedule RS) (effective 2014-07-01, $15.20/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.
Pontotoc Electric Power Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Schedule RS) | 2014-07-01 | $15.20 | 10.60¢ first 2,000 kWh, 9.76¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pontotoc Electric Power Association rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (11.06¢ → 13.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Pontotoc Electric Power Association doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Pontotoc Electric Power Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | 195 | 23 | 1,304 | 2025-04-06 |
| Calhoun | 13 | 0 | 16 | 2025-07-28 |
Pontotoc Electric Power Association service area
Pontotoc Electric Power Association serves 2 counties in Mississippi and 22 ZIP codes.
Calhoun, Pontotoc
Cities: Tupelo, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Okolona, Bruce, Shannon, Calhoun City, Vardaman
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pontotoc Electric Power Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.56¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.25¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $58,010,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 431,679 MWh |
| Peak demand | 108 MW summer · 113 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.2% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 15211 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pontotoc Electric Power Association's electricity rate?
Pontotoc Electric Power Association residential customers pay an average of 14.50¢ 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 2% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pontotoc Electric Power Association electric bill?
About $179 a month. The average Pontotoc Electric Power Association home uses 1,236 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does Pontotoc Electric Power Association have?
Pontotoc Electric Power Association serves 16,453 residential customers and 20,778 customers in total in Mississippi, across 2 counties.
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 Pontotoc Electric Power Association before making decisions.