Wheatland Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Colorado
Wheatland Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 29 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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Wheatland Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $106.30 | $46.02 |
| 1,000 kWh | $212.60 | $73.13 |
| 1,500 kWh | $318.90 | $100.23 |
| 2,000 kWh | $425.20 | $127.33 |
*General Service Base Monthly Charge (09-GSBMC) (effective 2009-10-01, $10.00/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.
Wheatland Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service Base Monthly Charge (09-GSBMC) | 2009-10-01 | $10.00 | 7.80¢ first 375 kWh, 5.42¢ after |
| Residential Service (11-RS)time-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $10.00 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Space Heating (11-RS)time-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $11.00 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| MKEC - Residential Service 11-RStime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $10.00 | 11.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating (09-DCH)time-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $6.20 | 11.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating Load Management Rate (09-GSCH)time-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $6.20 | 5.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic Cooling and Heating/Water Heating (09-DCH) Load Management Ratetime-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $6.20 | 6.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| General Service-Cooling, Heating, and Water Heating (09-GSCH)time-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $6.20 | 5.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Wheatland Native - Domestic Cooling & Heating/Water Heating 09-DCHtime-of-use | 2009-10-01 | $6.20 | 11.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Wheatland Native - Residential 09-D | 2009-10-01 | $6.00 | 11.08¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wheatland Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +58% change in the average residential rate (12.84¢ → 20.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Wheatland 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 Wheatland Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 55 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1,042 | 17 | 1,375 | 2025-06-27 |
| Kiowa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-17 |
| Prowers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-17 |
Wheatland Electric Co-op service area
Wheatland Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in Colorado and 4 ZIP codes.
Cheyenne, Kiowa, Prowers
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Wheatland Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 15.45¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $173,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,131 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 20510 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatland Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Wheatland Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 21.26¢ 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 28% above the Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 18% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Wheatland Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $76 a month. The average Wheatland Electric Co-op home uses 356 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $213.
How many customers does Wheatland Electric Co-op have?
Wheatland Electric Co-op serves 29 residential customers and 57 customers in total in Colorado, across 3 counties.
Does Wheatland Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service (11-RS). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Wheatland Electric Co-op before making decisions.