Electricity rates in Berea, KY
Berea (14,882 people, Madison County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Berea Municipal Utility pay about 10.73¢/kWh, 23% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Berea
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Berea Municipal Utility | Municipal utility | 10.73¢ | $117 | 4,698 | — |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.26¢ | $165 | 62K | 426 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 232 | 251 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,366 (19.3%) | 15,398 (31.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-18 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (232 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Richmond 12.8¢
- Brodhead 12.8¢
- Lancaster 12.8¢
- Irvine 12.8¢
- Stanford 12.8¢
- Annville 15.5¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
- Junction City 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40403, 40404
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Berea?
Most homes in Berea get power from City of Berea Municipal Utility, where residential customers pay an average of 10.73¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Berea: Kentucky Utilities Co. (12.80¢), Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Berea?
About $117 a month, based on 1,088 kWh a month (the average for City of Berea Municipal Utility customers) at 10.73¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Berea, KY?
5 utilities serve Berea's ZIP codes: City of Berea Municipal Utility, Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Berea?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 4 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 15,398 customers (31.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.