City of Bardwell electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky
City of Bardwell is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 488 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.90¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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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City of Bardwell bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.50 | $42.38 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.00 | $75.98 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.50 | $109.58 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278.00 | $143.18 |
*Residential- All Electric (effective 2012-06-01, $2.19/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.
City of Bardwell residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- All Electric | 2012-06-01 | $2.19 | 0.00¢ first 10 kWh, 10.30¢ first 50 kWh, 9.02¢ first 150 kWh, 7.73¢ first 500 kWh, 6.72¢ after |
| Residential | 2012-06-01 | $2.19 | 0.00¢ first 10 kWh, 10.30¢ first 50 kWh, 9.02¢ first 150 kWh, 7.73¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Bardwell rate history
2015–2025: +63% change in the average residential rate (8.13¢ → 13.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Bardwell 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 City of Bardwell's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 592 | 17 | 1,390 | 2025-03-15 |
City of Bardwell service area
City of Bardwell serves Carlisle County in Kentucky.
Carlisle
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Bardwell at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,003,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,588 MWh |
| Balancing authority | LGEE |
| EIA utility ID | 1205 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Bardwell's electricity rate?
City of Bardwell residential customers pay an average of 13.90¢ 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 0% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Bardwell electric bill?
About $180 a month. The average City of Bardwell home uses 1,296 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does City of Bardwell have?
City of Bardwell serves 488 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 City of Bardwell before making decisions.