Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oklahoma · SPP region
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 35,514 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.80 |
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $25.00 | 8.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Urban Residentialtime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $20.20 | 7.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (9.87¢ → 12.40¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 578 | 287 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.81 | 1.82 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 26 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 338 | 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 Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 713 | 60 | 6,232 | 2025-05-24 |
| Nowata | 554 | 34 | 1,433 | 2025-01-15 |
| Osage | 539 | 73 | 4,026 | 2025-05-24 |
| Tulsa | 309 | 52 | 33,237 | 2025-05-24 |
| Rogers | 228 | 46 | 4,695 | 2025-05-24 |
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op service area
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Oklahoma and 32 ZIP codes.
Nowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington
Cities: Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bartlesville, Owasso, Sand Springs, Claremore, Pryor Creek, Pryor, Skiatook, Catoosa, Collinsville, Vinita, Verdigris, Nowata, Pawhuska, Hominy, Dewey, Turley, Chelsea, Inola, Justice, Bushyhead, Sperry, Barnsdall, Oologah
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 35,514 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 247 |
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.51¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 11.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $89,621,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 733,556 MWh |
| Peak demand | 205 MW summer · 197 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.2% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 19785 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.79¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op home uses 1,384 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op have?
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op serves 35,514 residential customers and 39,439 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op customer was without power for 9 hr 38 min (SAIDI) over 2.81 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 38 min. The Oklahoma average was 4 hr 47 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op had 247 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.4 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 Verdigris Valley Electric Co-op before making decisions.