Electricity rates in Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green (63,616 people, Warren County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Bowling Green pay about 12.78¢/kWh, 8% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Bowling Green
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bowling Green | Municipal utility | 12.78¢ | $116 | 27K | 46 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $172 | 62K | 476 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.81¢ | $165 | 21K | 528 |
Power outages in Warren County right now
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Outage history in Warren County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 344 | 478 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 15,760 (23.2%) | 28,005 (41.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-11 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (344 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plano —
- Auburn 13.0¢
- Franklin 14.1¢
- Morgantown 13.0¢
- Scottsville 13.0¢
- Russellville 13.0¢
- Cave City 12.8¢
- Glasgow 14.7¢
- Oak Grove 14.2¢
- Horse Cave 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 42101, 42102, 42103, 42104
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bowling Green?
Most homes in Bowling Green get power from City of Bowling Green, where residential customers pay an average of 12.78¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bowling Green: Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.02¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.81¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bowling Green?
About $116 a month, based on 905 kWh a month (the average for City of Bowling Green customers) at 12.78¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bowling Green, KY?
4 utilities serve Bowling Green's ZIP codes: City of Bowling Green, Tennessee Valley Authority, Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bowling Green?
In 2025, customers in Warren County averaged 7 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 28,005 customers (41.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.