Big Bend Electric Coop
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About Big Bend Electric Coop
Big Bend Electric Coop is an electricity cooperative serving Washington including cities such as Connell, Mesa, and Kahlotus. Consumers of Big Bend Electric Coop are billed an average residential electricity rate of 9.77 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 39.16% lower than the US average price of 16.06 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 181st lowest for average electricity price out of 2885 companies in the United States. In 2023 they sold 564,937 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). During the same timeframe, the supplier purchased 601,969 megawatt hours via the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, they made a total of $42,890,200 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $42,453,800 from retail sales to end users.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Big Bend Electric Coop is $143.99 per month. Consumers of the supplier pay 21.66% more compared to the rest of the state. The provider currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers. The power grid managed by the company experiences an average of 1.01 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting on average 226.17 minutes. The US average for other providers is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Customers of Big Bend Electric Coop are able to take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as consumers have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
Big Bend Electric Coop reported a yearly loss of about 6.06% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation industry and electricity providers must report these losses. Big Bend Electric Coop's energy loss numbers place them at of 33rd best out of the 56 providers that operate in Washington and report energy loss and 1224th best out of 3530 in the country.
Big Bend Electric Coop Rate & Electric Bills
Big Bend Electric Coop residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Big Bend Electric Coop Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1373 North Highway 261
Ritzville, Washington 99169
United States of America - CEO:Yvette Armstrong
Big Bend Electric Coop Contact
- Website:www.bbec.org
- Customer Service Phone:(509) 659-1700
- Contact Page:www.bbec.org
- Social Media:
Big Bend Electric Coop Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bbec.org
- Outage Phone:(866) 844-2363
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Franklin County
- Major Cities Served:
- Connell
- Mesa
- Kahlotus
Energy Loss
Big Bend Electric Coop's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
36,450MWh
1224 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Big Bend Electric Coop's Power Outages
226.17 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.01 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Big Bend Electric Coop Coverage Map
Big Bend Electric Coop State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10,238 | 44,606,113.78 | 26 | 100% |
Big Bend Electric Coop County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 98,678 | 2 | 9.50 | $143.37/mo |
Cities Big Bend Electric Coop Has Coverage
- Connell, WA
- Kahlotus, WA
- Mesa, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Big Bend Electric Coop FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Big Bend Electric Coop customers each month?
Big Bend Electric Coop currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $143.99, compared to the Washington average of $113.82 and the US of $113.82 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Big Bend Electric Coop customers?
Big Bend Electric Coop's current average bundled electricity rate is 9.77 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 11.75 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.06 cents.
When will Big Bend Electric Coop power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Big Bend Electric Coop's customers is 226.168 minutes.
What cities does Big Bend Electric Coop have customers in in?
Big Bend Electric Coop provides electricity in 3 cities.
What is the phone number for Big Bend Electric Coop?
Big Bend Electric Coop's customer service phone number is (509) 659-1700
Who is the CEO of Big Bend Electric Coop?
The current CEO of Big Bend Electric Coop is Yvette Armstrong.
