Owen Electric Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 12.55¢/kWh in 2024 —
2% below the Kentucky average of 12.80¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 63,984 residential customers across 9 KY counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Kentucky Utilities (11.85¢), works out about $76/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Owen Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Owen Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | 450,673 | -0.70 | -$76 |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | 12.32 | 60,641 | -0.23 | -$24 |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc (this page) | 12.55 | 63,984 | — | — |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | 13.16 | 40,645 | +0.62 | +$67 |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc | 13.21 | 17,437 | +0.67 | +$72 |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | 13.44 | 139,405 | +0.90 | +$97 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Owen Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Owen Electric 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 Owen Electric Coop customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Owen Electric Coop premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Carroll | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Gallatin | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Grant | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Owen | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Pendleton | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
| Scott | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$76 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.80 | 12.55 | -2.0% |
| Residential customers | 63,270 | 63,984 | +1.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Kentucky electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Owen Electric Coop bill
Kentucky is a regulated retail market — Owen Electric 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)
Boone · Campbell · Carroll · Gallatin · Grant · Kenton · Owen · Pendleton · Scott
Head-to-head comparisons
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Owen Electric Coop Inc
- Duke Energy Kentucky vs Owen Electric Coop Inc
- Owen Electric Coop Inc vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Owen Electric Coop Inc more expensive than other Kentucky utilities?
- Owen Electric Coop Inc customers paid an average 12.55 cents/kWh in 2024 — 2% below the Kentucky volume-weighted average of 12.80 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Owen Electric Coop Inc?
- 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 Owen Electric Coop Inc have?
- 63,984 residential customers in Kentucky in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.