Electricity rates in Glasgow, KY
Glasgow (14,470 people, Barren County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Glasgow pay about 14.69¢/kWh, 6% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Glasgow
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Glasgow | Municipal utility | 14.69¢ | $145 | 5,675 | 163 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.71¢ | $150 | 25K | 341 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) | Electric cooperative | 13.81¢ | $165 | 21K | 528 |
Power outages in Barren County right now
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Outage history in Barren County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 323 | 293 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,510 (26.4%) | 3,703 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (323 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cave City 12.8¢
- Horse Cave 12.8¢
- Edmonton 13.7¢
- Munfordville 12.8¢
- Scottsville 13.0¢
- Tompkinsville 13.7¢
- Plano —
- Greensburg 12.8¢
- Bowling Green 12.8¢
- Burkesville 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 42141, 42142
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Glasgow?
Most homes in Glasgow get power from City of Glasgow, where residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Glasgow: Kentucky Utilities Co. (12.80¢), Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (13.71¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (TN) (13.81¢).
What is the average electric bill in Glasgow?
About $145 a month, based on 988 kWh a month (the average for City of Glasgow customers) at 14.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Glasgow, KY?
5 utilities serve Glasgow's ZIP codes: City of Glasgow, Tennessee Valley Authority, Kentucky Utilities Co., Farmers 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 Glasgow?
In 2025, customers in Barren County averaged 4 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 3,703 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.