Rich Mountain Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Arkansas
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,036 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.62¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Rich Mountain Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.10 | $58.92 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116.20 | $95.45 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174.30 | $131.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $232.40 | $168.48 |
*Single Phase Service (effective 2013-01-28, $13.65/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.
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Phase Service | 2013-01-28 | $13.65 | 9.05¢ first 500 kWh, 7.30¢ after |
| Three Phase Service- 50 kW or less | 2013-01-28 | $21.00 | 9.01¢ first 500 kWh, 7.28¢ after |
| Single Phase Rate-01 | 2013-01-28 | $13.65 | 9.05¢ first 500 kWh, 7.03¢ after |
| Three Phase | 2013-01-28 | $21.00 | 9.01¢ first 500 kWh, 7.28¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (10.79¢ → 11.10¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op 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 Rich Mountain Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 51 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier | 1,373 | 84 | 2,186 | 2025-04-30 |
| Montgomery | 1,102 | 83 | 5,005 | 2025-06-14 |
| Howard | 943 | 49 | 4,411 | 2025-04-30 |
| Polk | 123 | 26 | 1,393 | 2025-04-09 |
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op service area
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in Arkansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Howard, Montgomery, Polk, Sevier
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,376,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 183,510 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15811 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rich Mountain Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 11.62¢ 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 13% below the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rich Mountain Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $197 a month. The average Rich Mountain Electric Co-op home uses 1,692 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $116.
How many customers does Rich Mountain Electric Co-op have?
Rich Mountain Electric Co-op serves 9,036 residential customers in Arkansas, across 4 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 Rich Mountain Electric Co-op before making decisions.