Benton Rural Electric Association
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About Benton Rural Electric Association
Benton Rural Electric Association is an electricity cooperative serving 7 cities in Washington. On average, Benton Rural Electric Association's consumers pay a residential electricity rate of 9.54 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the provider at 19th out of 59 suppliers in the state and 200th out of 2892 in the US. There were a total of 610,723 megawatt hours sold via retail sales in 2022 by the supplier. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of the total electricity sourced and 638,360 megawatt hours were procured by way of wholesale channels. In 2022, the provider made a total of $44,923,600 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $44,624,600 from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $110.13, while the Benton Rural Electric Association average is 22.42% higher at $140.47 per month. Benton Rural Electric Association is the 46th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill total. The provider does not have ownership in any power plants and all of the power that they sell to their customers must be purchased wholesale from other providers.
Benton Rural Electric Association allows customers of the company to participate in net metering programs. Without net metering, solar panel purchased are significantly less attractive economically, as citizens have no way to sell extra energy back to their electric company.
All companies who generate electricity have some energy loss via heat dissipation or alternative causes. Benton Rural Electric Association is no different, as they average a yearly loss of approximately 4.31% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a ranking of 700th best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 28th best out of 56 in Washington.
Benton Rural Electric Association Rate & Electric Bills
Benton Rural Electric Association residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Benton Rural Electric Association Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:402 7th Street Prosser
Prosser, Washington 99350
United States of America - CEO:Michael J. Bradshaw
Benton Rural Electric Association Contact
- Website:www.bentonrea.org
- Customer Service Phone:(509) 786-2913
- Contact Page:www.bentonrea.org
- Social Media:
Benton Rural Electric Association Service
- Outage Map:www.bentonrea.org
- Outage Phone:(509) 786-2913
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Yakima County
- Benton County
- Lewis County
- Major Cities Served:
- Richland
- Sunnyside
- West Richland
- Prosser
- Benton City
- Mabton
- Tieton
- Buena CDP
- Tampico CDP
- Outlook CDP
Energy Loss
Benton Rural Electric Association's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
27,530MWh
700 National Rank
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Benton Rural Electric Association Coverage Map
Benton Rural Electric Association State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15,706 | 45,829,645.01 | 23 | 100% |
Benton Rural Electric Association County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 212,791 | 3 | 9.58 | $127.68/mo |
| Lewis County | 85,370 | 3 | 9.97 | $134.33/mo |
| Yakima County | 257,001 | 2 | 10.29 | $130.91/mo |
Cities Benton Rural Electric Association Has Coverage
- Benton City, WA
- Mabton, WA
- Prosser, WA
- Richland, WA
- Sunnyside, WA
- Tieton, WA
- West Richland, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Benton Rural Electric Association FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Benton Rural Electric Association customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Benton Rural Electric Association is 9.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What cities does Benton Rural Electric Association supply electricity to?
Benton Rural Electric Association has customers in 7 cities in the country.
How much is the average bundled bill for Benton Rural Electric Association customers each month?
Consumers of Benton Rural Electric Association pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $140.47.
What is the phone number for Benton Rural Electric Association?
You can reach Benton Rural Electric Association by phone via (509) 786-2913.
Who is the CEO of Benton Rural Electric Association?
The CEO of Benton Rural Electric Association is Michael J. Bradshaw.
How many counties does Benton Rural Electric Association have customers in in?
Benton Rural Electric Association sells electricity in 3 counties.
