Shelby Energy Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · SERC region · PJM
Shelby Energy Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 17,245 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢/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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Shelby Energy Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.35 | $54.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.70 | $98.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $220.05 | $143.06 |
| 2,000 kWh | $293.40 | $187.36 |
*Residential Service - Rate 12 (effective 2011-06-01, $10.14/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.
Shelby Energy Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Rate 12 | 2011-06-01 | $10.14 | 8.86¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Shelby Energy Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (10.63¢ → 13.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Shelby Energy Co-op | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 245 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.86 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 198 | 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 Shelby Energy Co-op's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 1,086 | 59 | 3,817 | 2025-05-17 |
| Anderson | 799 | 64 | 7,276 | 2025-11-12 |
| Oldham | 439 | 64 | 12,161 | 2025-11-12 |
| Henry | 414 | 51 | 3,323 | 2025-11-12 |
| Owen | 357 | 51 | 833 | 2025-11-12 |
| Trimble | 348 | 34 | 1,056 | 2025-11-12 |
| Franklin | 287 | 62 | 3,193 | 2025-11-12 |
| Carroll | 277 | 37 | 3,151 | 2025-11-12 |
| Jefferson | 275 | 46 | 141,810 | 2025-11-12 |
| Shelby | 165 | 37 | 7,475 | 2025-11-12 |
Shelby Energy Co-op service area
Shelby Energy Co-op serves 10 counties in Kentucky and 31 ZIP codes.
Anderson, Carroll, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
Cities: Louisville, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Lawrenceburg, La Grange, Middletown, Crestwood, Carrollton, Simpsonville, Eminence, Anchorage, Orchard Grass Hills, Owenton, Elk Creek, Coldstream, Taylorsville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 17,245 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 169 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 34 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 9 |
Shelby Energy Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.94¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.71¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $57,902,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 495,901 MWh |
| Peak demand | 103 MW summer · 136 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17044 |
| Website | shelbyenergy.com/cooperativedocuments |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shelby Energy Co-op's electricity rate?
Shelby Energy Co-op residential customers pay an average of 14.67¢ 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 5% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Shelby Energy Co-op electric bill?
About $187 a month. The average Shelby Energy Co-op home uses 1,275 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $147.
How many customers does Shelby Energy Co-op have?
Shelby Energy Co-op serves 17,245 residential customers and 17,906 customers in total in Kentucky, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Shelby Energy Co-op?
In 2025, the average Shelby Energy Co-op customer was without power for 4 hr 5 min (SAIDI) over 1.86 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 18 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Shelby Energy Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Shelby Energy Co-op had 169 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1.9 MW of capacity and 34 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 Shelby Energy Co-op before making decisions.