Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · SERC region
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 40,704 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.16¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.80 | $67.17 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.60 | $113.44 |
| 1,500 kWh | $212.40 | $159.71 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283.20 | $205.98 |
*Residential Rate (Schedule RS) (effective 2017-03-01, $20.90/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.
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate (Schedule RS) | 2017-03-01 | $20.90 | 9.25¢ |
| Supplemental Residential Rate (Schedule SRS) | 2017-03-01 | $22.50 | 10.36¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (11.02¢ → 13.86¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 986 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.32 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 48 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 246 | 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 Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg | 1,758 | 72 | 10,800 | 2025-02-21 |
| Todd | 1,206 | 38 | 5,653 | 2025-01-14 |
| Logan | 707 | 55 | 4,582 | 2025-05-17 |
| Livingston | 691 | 42 | 2,161 | 2025-01-11 |
| Muhlenberg | 557 | 52 | 6,579 | 2025-11-12 |
| Butler | 339 | 57 | 3,053 | 2025-09-16 |
| Christian | 323 | 41 | 5,058 | 2025-12-27 |
| Grant | 235 | 57 | 2,436 | 2025-06-28 |
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op service area
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op serves 8 counties in Kentucky and 41 ZIP codes.
Butler, Christian, Grant, Livingston, Logan, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
Cities: Hopkinsville, Murray, Fort Campbell North, Franklin, Oak Grove, Russellville, Princeton, Central City, Greenville, Benton, Beaver Dam, Dawson Springs, Cadiz, Eddyville, Morgantown, Elkton, Guthrie, Auburn
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 76% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 30,911 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.86¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.69¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $159,907,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,328,732 MWh |
| Peak demand | 274 MW summer · 317 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 14724 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.16¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $176 a month. The average Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,243 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op have?
Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op serves 40,704 residential customers and 47,654 customers in total in Kentucky, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 16 hr 26 min (SAIDI) over 4.32 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 6 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.