BARC Electric Cooperative
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About BARC Electric Cooperative
BARC Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 2 states in the nation including Virginia and West Virginia and is classified as an electric cooperative. The supplier last disclosed a total of 12,965 customers, 800 of which are commercial properties and 12,165 of which are residential properties. On average, BARC Electric Cooperative charges their consumers a residential electricity rate of 15.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.40% above Virginia's average rate of 14.26 cents. This makes the supplier 32nd out of 36 providers in the state for best average electricity rate. In 2019 BARC Electric Cooperative had retail sales of 179,686 megawatt hours. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 778 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 193,046. In 2019, the supplier made a total of $25,353,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $24,778,000 from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $132.69, while the BARC Electric Cooperative average is 3.21% more at $136.95 per month. BARC Electric Cooperative ranks 1940th in the US for average monthly bill amount. The company currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end users.
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BARC Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
BARC Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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BARC Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:84 High Street
Millboro, Virginia 24460
United States of America - CEO:Michael Keyser
BARC Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.barcelectric.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 846-2272
- Contact Page:www.barcelectric.com
- Social Media:
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- Rates & Plans:barc.myutilityrates.com
- Outage Map:outages.barcelectric.com:83
- States Served:
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Counties Served:
- Augusta County
- Botetourt County
- Greenbrier County
- Amherst County
- Rockbridge County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lexington
- Buena Vista
- East Lexington CDP
- Craigsville
- Hot Springs CDP
- Goshen
- Callaghan CDP
- Fairfield CDP
- Deerfield CDP
- Millboro CDP
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BARC Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
BARC Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12,965 | 27,055,000 | 21 | 100% |
BARC Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County | 15,266 | 5 | 16.09 | $153.99/mo |
| Amherst County | 31,381 | 6 | 15.53 | $164.60/mo |
| Augusta County | 78,064 | 5 | 13.79 | $145.59/mo |
| Bath County | 4,243 | 5 | 15.54 | $137.21/mo |
| Botetourt County | 33,542 | 6 | 16.42 | $162.34/mo |
| Buena Vista city | 6,649 | 4 | 15.33 | $136.64/mo |
| Greenbrier County | 33,307 | 2 | 13.86 | $132.14/mo |
| Highland County | 2,229 | 1 | 15.60 | $136.95/mo |
| Lexington city | 7,287 | 4 | 15.57 | $136.92/mo |
| Pocahontas County | 8,006 | 1 | 12.63 | $109.75/mo |
Cities BARC Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Buena Vista, VA
- Craigsville, VA
- Goshen, VA
- Lexington, VA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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BARC Electric Cooperative FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for BARC Electric Cooperative customers each month?
BARC Electric Cooperative currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $136.95, compared to the Virginia average of $139.64 and the US of $139.64 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for BARC Electric Cooperative?
The BARC Electric Cooperative phone number is (800) 846-2272.
How many counties does BARC Electric Cooperative offer service to?
There are 11 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by BARC Electric Cooperative including Virginia and West Virginia.
Who is the CEO of BARC Electric Cooperative?
The CEO of BARC Electric Cooperative is Michael Keyser.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for BARC Electric Cooperative customers?
Consumers of BARC Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 15.60 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many states does BARC Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by BARC Electric Cooperative.
What cities does BARC Electric Cooperative provider electricity in?
BARC Electric Cooperative supplies to 4 cities in the United States.
