Electricity rates in Franklin, KY
Franklin (8,787 people, Simpson County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Franklin pay about 14.12¢/kWh, 1% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Franklin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Franklin | Municipal utility | 14.12¢ | $147 | 4,621 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.02¢ | $172 | 62K | 476 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.81¢ | $165 | 21K | 528 |
Power outages in Simpson County right now
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Outage history in Simpson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 202 | 95 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,303 (19.4%) | 1,954 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-10-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (202 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Auburn 13.0¢
- Plano —
- Russellville 13.0¢
- Bowling Green 12.8¢
- Scottsville 13.0¢
- Elkton 14.2¢
- Guthrie 14.2¢
- Morgantown 13.0¢
- Glasgow 14.7¢
- Oak Grove 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 42134, 42135
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Franklin?
Most homes in Franklin get power from City of Franklin, where residential customers pay an average of 14.12¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Franklin: Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.02¢), Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op (14.16¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.81¢).
What is the average electric bill in Franklin?
About $147 a month, based on 1,042 kWh a month (the average for City of Franklin customers) at 14.12¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Franklin, KY?
5 utilities serve Franklin's ZIP codes: City of Franklin, Tennessee Valley Authority, Warren Rural Electric Co-op Corp., Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Franklin?
In 2025, customers in Simpson County averaged 95 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-18, when 1,954 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.