Wiregrass Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Alabama · SERC region
Wiregrass Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 22,857 homes in Alabama. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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.
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Wiregrass Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.55 | $67.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $163.10 | $122.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $244.65 | $177.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $326.20 | $231.90 |
*Ancillary 1 (effective 2010-01-05, $12.50/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.
Wiregrass Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancillary 1 | 2010-01-05 | $12.50 | 10.97¢ |
| Residential 1 | 2010-01-05 | $25.00 | 10.97¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wiregrass Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (12.94¢ → 15.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Wiregrass Electric Co-op | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 111 | 344 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.53 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 73 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 94 | 118 | 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 Wiregrass Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 6 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 328 | 56 | 1,008 | 2025-02-16 |
| Geneva | 310 | 81 | 1,753 | 2025-07-06 |
| Covington | 151 | 46 | 3,832 | 2025-06-26 |
| Coffee | 145 | 54 | 3,880 | 2025-11-25 |
| Dale | 113 | 41 | 2,611 | 2025-07-15 |
| Houston | 59 | 24 | 3,183 | 2025-10-09 |
Wiregrass Electric Co-op service area
Wiregrass Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Alabama and 30 ZIP codes.
Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston
Cities: Dothan, Enterprise, Andalusia, Opp, Daleville, Headland, Fort Novosel, Geneva, Elba, Hartford, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Ashford, Level Plains, Cowarts, Florala, Slocomb, Samson, Newton, Rehobeth, Webb, Cottonwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 22,857 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $9,100 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 39 MWh |
Wiregrass Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.38¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 15.05¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $65,623,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 416,001 MWh |
| Peak demand | 104 MW summer · 142 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.9% |
| Balancing authority | SOCO |
| EIA utility ID | 20841 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wiregrass Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Wiregrass Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 16.31¢ 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 Alabama average of 16.44¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wiregrass Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $198 a month. The average Wiregrass Electric Co-op home uses 1,215 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.
How many customers does Wiregrass Electric Co-op have?
Wiregrass Electric Co-op serves 22,857 residential customers and 27,549 customers in total in Alabama, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Wiregrass Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Wiregrass Electric Co-op customer was without power for 111 min (SAIDI) over 1.53 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 94 min. The Alabama average was 5 hr 44 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 Wiregrass Electric Co-op before making decisions.