Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,483 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.91¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 0% 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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Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $89.55 | $76.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $179.10 | $125.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $268.65 | $174.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $358.20 | $223.00 |
*General Service (Rate 02) (effective 2012-09-01, $27.00/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.
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service (Rate 02) | 2012-09-01 | $27.00 | 9.80¢ |
| Residential (RESID) | 2012-09-01 | $27.00 | 9.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +44% change in the average residential rate (11.53¢ → 16.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Tricounty Rural 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 Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 101 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 299 | 36 | 3,550 | 2025-01-09 |
| Putnam | 261 | 40 | 2,676 | 2025-04-02 |
| Henry | 129 | 26 | 1,516 | 2025-03-30 |
| Lucas | 98 | 47 | 16,375 | 2025-10-07 |
| Wood | 56 | 21 | 3,660 | 2025-06-17 |
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op service area
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Ohio and 4 ZIP codes.
Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Putnam, Wood
Cities: Toledo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,283,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 73,824 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 19176 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 17.91¢ 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 Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 0% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $246 a month. The average Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,372 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $179.
How many customers does Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op have?
Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op serves 4,483 residential customers in Ohio, across 5 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 Tricounty Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.