Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · RFC region · PJM
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 25,109 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.71¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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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Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.55 | $50.13 |
| 1,000 kWh | $137.10 | $90.91 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.65 | $131.69 |
| 2,000 kWh | $274.20 | $172.47 |
*Residential (effective 2017-03-20, $9.35/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.
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2017-03-20 | $9.35 | 8.16¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +24% change in the average residential rate (10.49¢ → 13.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 341 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.62 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 30 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 128 | 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 Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson | 507 | 47 | 6,404 | 2025-10-22 |
| Warren | 478 | 84 | 28,005 | 2025-05-17 |
| Metcalfe | 448 | 42 | 2,278 | 2025-05-17 |
| Grayson | 384 | 72 | 7,331 | 2025-01-22 |
| Monroe | 297 | 57 | 1,830 | 2025-06-28 |
| Barren | 293 | 43 | 3,703 | 2025-05-17 |
| Hardin | 232 | 40 | 9,312 | 2025-11-12 |
| Larue | 196 | 41 | 1,594 | 2025-04-24 |
| Hart | 186 | 50 | 3,057 | 2025-11-12 |
| Adair | 138 | 20 | 2,772 | 2025-11-12 |
| Green | 105 | 18 | 249 | 2025-12-19 |
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. service area
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. serves 11 counties in Kentucky and 33 ZIP codes.
Adair, Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Metcalfe, Monroe, Warren
Cities: Glasgow, Fort Knox, Columbia, Scottsville, Cave City, Horse Cave, Tompkinsville, Greensburg, Munfordville, Edmonton, Burkesville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 25,107 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 81 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 19 |
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.35¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.25¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $62,283,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 503,514 MWh |
| Peak demand | 117 MW summer · 156 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 6194 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp.'s electricity rate?
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.71¢ 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 2% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. home uses 1,095 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. have?
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. serves 25,109 residential customers and 27,225 customers in total in Kentucky, across 11 counties.
How reliable is Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp.?
In 2025, the average Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. customer was without power for 5 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 1.62 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 8 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. had 81 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.7 MW of capacity and 19 solar-paired batteries. 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 Farmers Rural Electric Co-op Corp. before making decisions.