Wasco Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oregon
Wasco Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,757 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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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Wasco Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 | $70.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 | $115.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 | $161.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 | $206.40 |
*Rate 12- Low Use Accounts (effective 2014-05-28, $25.00/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.
Wasco Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 12- Low Use Accounts | 2014-05-28 | $25.00 | 9.07¢ |
| Rate 10- Residential | 2014-05-28 | $21.50 | 8.15¢ |
| Rate 11- Farm | 2014-05-28 | $21.50 | 8.15¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wasco Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (10.49¢ → 13.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Wasco 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 Wasco Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 786 | 10 | 1,025 | 2025-10-05 |
| Jefferson | 579 | 66 | 10,920 | 2025-04-01 |
| Gilliam | 383 | 7 | 567 | 2025-05-28 |
| Wasco | 12 | 6 | 720 | 2025-04-20 |
Wasco Electric Co-op service area
Wasco Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Oregon and 6 ZIP codes.
Gilliam, Jefferson, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 89% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Wasco Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,490,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 109,985 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 20138 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wasco Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Wasco Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ 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 14% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wasco Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $256 a month. The average Wasco Electric Co-op home uses 1,927 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does Wasco Electric Co-op have?
Wasco Electric Co-op serves 4,757 residential customers in Oregon, 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 Wasco Electric Co-op before making decisions.