City of Glasgow electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky · SERC region
City of Glasgow is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,675 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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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City of Glasgow bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.80 |
City of Glasgow residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (Schedule RS)time-of-use | 2015-10-01 | $12.37 | 9.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Glasgow rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (10.75¢ → 13.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Glasgow | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 163 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.66 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 61 min | — | — |
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 Glasgow's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 53 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren | 293 | 43 | 3,703 | 2025-05-17 |
City of Glasgow service area
City of Glasgow serves Barren County in Kentucky and 2 ZIP codes.
Barren
Cities: Glasgow
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 5,675 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 5,660 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Glasgow at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.03¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.00¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,932,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 220,176 MWh |
| Peak demand | 49 MW summer · 44 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.3% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 7270 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Glasgow's electricity rate?
City of Glasgow residential customers pay an average of 14.69¢ 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 6% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Glasgow electric bill?
About $145 a month. The average City of Glasgow home uses 988 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does City of Glasgow have?
City of Glasgow serves 5,675 residential customers and 7,688 customers in total in Kentucky, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Glasgow?
In 2025, the average City of Glasgow customer was without power for 2 hr 43 min (SAIDI) over 2.66 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Glasgow offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential (Schedule RS). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Glasgow before making decisions.