Union Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
Union Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 12,392 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.05¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 0% more 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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Union Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $180.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $270.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $361.00 |
Union Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (13.56¢ → 16.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Union Rural Electric Co-op | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 184 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.12 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 87 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 62 | 130 | 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 Union Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 269 | 23 | 4,255 | 2025-11-21 |
| Delaware | 254 | 79 | 5,614 | 2025-04-29 |
| Logan | 201 | 42 | 3,526 | 2025-05-17 |
| Marion | 175 | 25 | 5,272 | 2025-06-19 |
| Champaign | 174 | 44 | 2,684 | 2025-04-29 |
| Union | 105 | 34 | 1,945 | 2025-04-17 |
Union Rural Electric Co-op service area
Union Rural Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Ohio and 19 ZIP codes.
Champaign, Delaware, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Union
Cities: Dublin, Delaware, Marysville, Powell, Plain City, Richwood, North Lewisburg, New California
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,344 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Union Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.09¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.12¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $67,150,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 515,910 MWh |
| Peak demand | 102 MW summer · 84 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.3% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 19501 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Union Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Union Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 18.05¢ 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 1% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 0% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Union Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $213 a month. The average Union Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,183 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $181.
How many customers does Union Rural Electric Co-op have?
Union Rural Electric Co-op serves 12,392 residential customers and 12,873 customers in total in Ohio, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Union Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Union Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 3 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 2.12 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 62 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Union Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.