South Kentucky Rural E C C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Kentucky · SERC region · PJM
South Kentucky Rural E C C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 65,346 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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South Kentucky Rural E C C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.20 | $55.54 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.40 | $98.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.60 | $140.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.80 | $183.68 |
*Residential (effective 2016-04-12, $12.82/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.
South Kentucky Rural E C C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2016-04-12 | $12.82 | 8.54¢ |
| Residential - Thermal Storage | 2016-04-12 | $12.82 | 6.30¢ |
| Residential - Thermal Storage | 2012-04-03 | $12.82 | 5.52¢ |
| Residential | 2012-04-03 | $12.82 | 8.54¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
South Kentucky Rural E C C rate history
2015–2025: +29% change in the average residential rate (10.51¢ → 13.55¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | South Kentucky Rural E C C | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,368 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.99 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 7 hr 37 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 314 | 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 South Kentucky Rural E C C's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 26 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 778 | 37 | 4,668 | 2025-01-22 |
| McCreary | 765 | 66 | 2,820 | 2025-02-16 |
| Pulaski | 707 | 93 | 7,741 | 2025-05-17 |
| Rockcastle | 651 | 72 | 2,343 | 2025-11-12 |
| Russell | 575 | 72 | 4,937 | 2025-05-17 |
| Laurel | 573 | 63 | 10,904 | 2025-11-12 |
| Wayne | 543 | 76 | 3,328 | 2025-06-12 |
| Clinton | 506 | 58 | 1,276 | 2025-03-05 |
| Casey | 400 | 47 | 1,359 | 2025-12-19 |
| Lincoln | 324 | 46 | 4,930 | 2025-12-19 |
| Adair | 138 | 20 | 2,772 | 2025-11-12 |
South Kentucky Rural E C C service area
South Kentucky Rural E C C serves 11 counties in Kentucky and 39 ZIP codes.
Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Laurel, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne
Cities: Somerset, London, Corbin, Monticello, Williamsburg, Columbia, Mount Vernon, Russell Springs, Liberty, Albany, Jamestown, North Corbin, Pine Knot, Burkesville, Stearns, Brodhead, Whitley City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 65,346 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 164 |
South Kentucky Rural E C C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.41¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.28¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $161,887,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,285,172 MWh |
| Peak demand | 278 MW summer · 493 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.5% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17564 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Kentucky Rural E C C's electricity rate?
South Kentucky Rural E C C residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 5% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average South Kentucky Rural E C C electric bill?
About $155 a month. The average South Kentucky Rural E C C home uses 1,058 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does South Kentucky Rural E C C have?
South Kentucky Rural E C C serves 65,346 residential customers and 71,930 customers in total in Kentucky, across 11 counties.
How reliable is South Kentucky Rural E C C?
In 2025, the average South Kentucky Rural E C C customer was without power for 22 hr 48 min (SAIDI) over 2.99 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 hr 14 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does South Kentucky Rural E C C offer net metering for solar?
South Kentucky Rural E C C had 164 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 South Kentucky Rural E C C before making decisions.