Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma · SPP region · SPP
Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,157 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.46¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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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Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $124.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $186.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $249.20 |
Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Residential Servicestime-of-use | 2011-02-01 | $14.00 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (10.49¢ → 11.93¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rural Electric Co-op | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 698 | 287 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.49 | 1.82 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 212 | 142 | 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 Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garvin | 481 | 52 | 5,631 | 2025-02-09 |
| Carter | 403 | 66 | 2,626 | 2025-11-11 |
| Stephens | 371 | 56 | 9,312 | 2025-04-05 |
| Grady | 176 | 49 | 2,980 | 2025-04-05 |
| Comanche | 171 | 61 | 5,198 | 2025-06-17 |
| McClain | 134 | 46 | 3,625 | 2025-03-14 |
Rural Electric Co-op service area
Rural Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Oklahoma and 26 ZIP codes.
Carter, Comanche, Garvin, Grady, McClain, Stephens
Cities: Duncan, Blanchard, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Marlow, Lindsay, Davis, Wynnewood, Rush Springs, Maysville, Fletcher, Ninnekah
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,157 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 85 |
Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.04¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.16¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $62,421,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 687,330 MWh |
| Peak demand | 110 MW summer · 117 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.5% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 16382 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.46¢ 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 9% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,155 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Rural Electric Co-op have?
Rural Electric Co-op serves 9,157 residential customers and 12,674 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 11 hr 38 min (SAIDI) over 4.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 32 min. The Oklahoma average was 4 hr 47 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rural Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Farm and Residential Services. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Rural Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Rural Electric Co-op had 85 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.9 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 Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.