How Blue Grass Energy Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Blue Grass Energy Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | 53,479 | -1.44 | -$156 |
| City of Frankfort | 11.23 | 17,200 | -1.09 | -$118 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | 450,673 | -0.47 | -$51 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 12.28 | 384,902 | -0.04 | -$4 |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp (this page) | 12.32 | 60,641 | — | — |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | 12.55 | 63,984 | +0.23 | +$24 |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc | 13.04 | 23,666 | +0.72 | +$78 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | 13.16 | 40,645 | +0.84 | +$91 |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc | 13.21 | 17,437 | +0.89 | +$96 |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc | 13.25 | 26,203 | +0.93 | +$100 |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | 13.44 | 139,405 | +1.12 | +$121 |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp | 13.66 | 49,423 | +1.34 | +$144 |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Blue Grass Energy Coop. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Blue Grass Energy Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Blue Grass Energy Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Blue Grass Energy Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | City of Berea Municipal Utility | 9.04 | +$354 |
| Anderson | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Mercer | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Nelson | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Shelby | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Spencer | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Washington | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$156 |
| Franklin | City of Frankfort | 11.23 | +$118 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 23 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.55 | 12.32 | -1.8% |
| Residential customers | 59,622 | 60,641 | +1.7% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Kentucky electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Blue Grass Energy Coop bill
Kentucky is a regulated retail market — Blue Grass Energy Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ky.gov.
Counties served (KY, EIA-861 2024)
Anderson · Bourbon · Bracken · Estill · Fayette · Franklin · Garrard · Grant · Harrison · Henry · Jackson · Jessamine · Madison · Mercer · Nelson · Nicholas · Pendleton · Robertson · Scott · Shelby · Spencer · Washington · Woodford
Head-to-head comparisons
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Louisville Gas & Electric Co vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Duke Energy Kentucky vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Owen Electric Coop Inc vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp vs Salt River Electric Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp more expensive than other Kentucky utilities?
- Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp customers paid an average 12.32 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Kentucky volume-weighted average of 12.80 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Kentucky has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.ky.gov).
- How many customers does Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp have?
- 60,641 residential customers in Kentucky in 2024 across 23 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.