Wells Rural Electric Co. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Utah
Wells Rural Electric Co. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 508 homes in Utah. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Wells Rural Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.25 | $61.89 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.50 | $98.36 |
| 1,500 kWh | $171.75 | $134.83 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229.00 | $171.30 |
*Residential Service (0001/0003) (effective 2013-09-11, $25.42/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.
Wells Rural Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (0001/0003) | 2013-09-11 | $25.42 | 7.29¢ |
| Residential Service | 2013-09-11 | $25.42 | 7.29¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wells Rural Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (10.37¢ → 10.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Wells Rural Electric Co. 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 Wells Rural Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooele | 172 | 44 | 5,645 | 2025-03-14 |
Wells Rural Electric Co. service area
Wells Rural Electric Co. serves Tooele County in Utah and 2 ZIP codes.
Tooele
Cities: Wendover
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Wells Rural Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 9.84¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.38¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,679,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 33,031 MWh |
| Balancing authority | NEVP |
| EIA utility ID | 20332 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wells Rural Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Wells Rural Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 11.45¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 14% below the Utah average of 13.32¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wells Rural Electric Co. electric bill?
About $100 a month. The average Wells Rural Electric Co. home uses 876 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does Wells Rural Electric Co. have?
Wells Rural Electric Co. serves 508 residential customers and 712 customers in total in Utah, across 1 county.
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 Wells Rural Electric Co. before making decisions.