Southwest Rural Electric Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma
Southwest Rural Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,430 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% 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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Southwest Rural Electric Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $71.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $142.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $213.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $285.20 |
Southwest Rural Electric Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric Residentialtime-of-use | 2010-11-01 | $25.00 | 9.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| All Electric Residentialtime-of-use | 2010-11-01 | $25.00 | 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.
Southwest Rural Electric Association rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (12.40¢ → 13.65¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Southwest Rural Electric 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 Southwest Rural Electric Association's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillman | 661 | 33 | 818 | 2025-04-30 |
| Kiowa | 425 | 38 | 1,070 | 2025-10-06 |
| Jackson | 46 | 6 | 757 | 2025-05-29 |
| Greer | 33 | 5 | 203 | 2025-03-14 |
Southwest Rural Electric Association service area
Southwest Rural Electric Association serves 4 counties in Oklahoma and 6 ZIP codes.
Greer, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Southwest Rural Electric Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,620,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 92,445 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 17681 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Rural Electric Association's electricity rate?
Southwest Rural Electric Association residential customers pay an average of 14.26¢ 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 4% above the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Southwest Rural Electric Association electric bill?
About $248 a month. The average Southwest Rural Electric Association home uses 1,739 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $143.
How many customers does Southwest Rural Electric Association have?
Southwest Rural Electric Association serves 4,430 residential customers in Oklahoma, across 4 counties.
Does Southwest Rural Electric Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including All Electric Residential. 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 Southwest Rural Electric Association before making decisions.