Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · RFC region · PJM
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 61,870 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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.
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Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.30 | $57.16 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.60 | $97.83 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.90 | $138.49 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.20 | $179.16 |
*GS 1- Residential & Farm (effective 2017-02-20, $16.50/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.
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS 1- Residential & Farm | 2017-02-20 | $16.50 | 8.13¢ |
| GS-3 (Residential and Farm Time-of-Day Rate)time-of-use | 2017-02-20 | $25.00 | 9.8¢ (1pm–9pm) · 5.2¢ (12am–1pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (10.71¢ → 12.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 426 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 43 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 255 | 172 | 121 |
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 Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 1,086 | 59 | 3,817 | 2025-05-17 |
| Estill | 860 | 66 | 3,121 | 2025-02-08 |
| Anderson | 799 | 64 | 7,276 | 2025-11-12 |
| Robertson | 566 | 27 | 785 | 2025-07-31 |
| Woodford | 555 | 66 | 7,405 | 2025-11-12 |
| Jackson | 552 | 56 | 1,422 | 2025-05-17 |
| Bracken | 535 | 60 | 2,800 | 2025-11-12 |
| Bourbon | 505 | 71 | 1,979 | 2025-08-14 |
| Nelson | 489 | 86 | 4,232 | 2025-01-06 |
| Washington | 465 | 50 | 1,015 | 2025-11-21 |
| Henry | 414 | 51 | 3,323 | 2025-11-12 |
| Nicholas | 412 | 42 | 1,907 | 2025-11-12 |
| Pendleton | 314 | 45 | 2,799 | 2025-04-03 |
| Franklin | 287 | 62 | 3,193 | 2025-11-12 |
| Madison | 251 | 53 | 15,398 | 2025-11-12 |
| Grant | 235 | 57 | 2,436 | 2025-06-28 |
| Mercer | 211 | 37 | 3,744 | 2025-11-05 |
| Scott | 199 | 44 | 13,817 | 2025-11-12 |
| Garrard | 196 | 34 | 3,176 | 2025-11-12 |
| Jessamine | 186 | 34 | 5,877 | 2025-11-12 |
| Harrison | 174 | 52 | 4,236 | 2025-10-16 |
| Shelby | 165 | 37 | 7,475 | 2025-11-12 |
| Fayette | 159 | 24 | 111,273 | 2025-11-12 |
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. service area
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. serves 23 counties in Kentucky and 47 ZIP codes.
Anderson, Bourbon, Bracken, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nelson, Nicholas, Pendleton, Robertson, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, Woodford
Cities: Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Frankfort, Berea, Lawrenceburg, Paris, Versailles, Harrodsburg, Mount Sterling, Cynthiana, Wilmore, Williamstown, Lancaster, Mount Vernon, Irvine, Falmouth, Carlisle, Owenton, Augusta, Camargo, Bloomfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 61,870 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 17 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 591 |
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.48¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.03¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $167,213,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,478,904 MWh |
| Peak demand | 289 MW summer · 476 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 1886 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp.'s electricity rate?
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢ 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 5% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. home uses 1,244 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. have?
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. serves 61,870 residential customers and 65,157 customers in total in Kentucky, across 23 counties.
How reliable is Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp.?
In 2025, the average Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. customer was without power for 7 hr 6 min (SAIDI) over 1.91 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 15 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including GS-3 (Residential and Farm Time-of-Day Rate). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. had 591 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 5.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. before making decisions.