Clark Energy Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · SERC region
Clark Energy Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 26,315 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.04¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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Clark Energy Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.20 | $58.64 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.40 | $104.85 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.60 | $151.06 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.80 | $197.27 |
*Residential Service (effective 2011-06-01, $12.43/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.
Clark Energy Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2011-06-01 | $12.43 | 9.24¢ |
| Time of-Use Marketing Servicetime-of-use | 2011-06-01 | — | 9.2¢ (10am–10pm) · 6.0¢ (12am–10am, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Clark Energy Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (11.07¢ → 13.35¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Clark Energy Co-op | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 918 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 3.45 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 26 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 324 | 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 Clark Energy Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee | 3,029 | 48 | 3,642 | 2025-01-06 |
| Morgan | 1,275 | 65 | 3,523 | 2025-01-06 |
| Estill | 860 | 66 | 3,121 | 2025-02-08 |
| Powell | 853 | 75 | 2,566 | 2025-01-06 |
| Bath | 545 | 82 | 1,375 | 2025-03-15 |
| Bourbon | 505 | 71 | 1,979 | 2025-08-14 |
| Clark | 349 | 52 | 11,660 | 2025-11-12 |
| Montgomery | 296 | 52 | 2,451 | 2025-03-05 |
| Rowan | 289 | 60 | 5,235 | 2025-11-12 |
| Madison | 251 | 53 | 15,398 | 2025-11-12 |
| Fayette | 159 | 24 | 111,273 | 2025-11-12 |
Clark Energy Co-op service area
Clark Energy Co-op serves 11 counties in Kentucky and 31 ZIP codes.
Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Madison, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, Rowan
Cities: Lexington, Richmond, Winchester, Paris, Morehead, Mount Sterling, West Liberty, Stanton, Irvine, Carlisle, Jeffersonville, Owingsville, Camargo, Clay City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 133 |
Clark Energy Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.31¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $60,520,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 462,068 MWh |
| Peak demand | 97 MW summer · 162 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 3687 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clark Energy Co-op's electricity rate?
Clark Energy Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.04¢ 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 1% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clark Energy Co-op electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Clark Energy Co-op home uses 1,120 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Clark Energy Co-op have?
Clark Energy Co-op serves 26,315 residential customers and 28,622 customers in total in Kentucky, across 11 counties.
How reliable is Clark Energy Co-op?
In 2025, the average Clark Energy Co-op customer was without power for 15 hr 18 min (SAIDI) over 3.45 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 24 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Clark Energy Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Time of-Use Marketing Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Clark Energy Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Clark Energy Co-op had 133 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.5 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 Clark Energy Co-op before making decisions.