Barbourville Utility Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky
Barbourville Utility Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,241 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.57¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Barbourville Utility Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.85 | $51.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $105.70 | $91.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $158.55 | $131.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $211.40 | $171.60 |
*Residential Electric Service (effective 2013-12-01, $12.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Barbourville Utility Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Service | 2013-12-01 | $12.00 | 7.98¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Barbourville Utility Comm rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (9.38¢ → 10.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Barbourville Utility Comm doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Barbourville Utility Comm's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | 653 | 62 | 4,227 | 2025-05-17 |
Barbourville Utility Comm service area
Barbourville Utility Comm serves Knox County in Kentucky.
Knox
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Barbourville Utility Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,746,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 87,009 MWh |
| Balancing authority | LGEE |
| EIA utility ID | 1201 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barbourville Utility Comm's electricity rate?
Barbourville Utility Comm residential customers pay an average of 10.57¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 24% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Barbourville Utility Comm electric bill?
About $181 a month. The average Barbourville Utility Comm home uses 1,710 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $106.
How many customers does Barbourville Utility Comm have?
Barbourville Utility Comm serves 4,241 residential customers in Kentucky, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Barbourville Utility Comm before making decisions.