How South Kentucky Rural E C C compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs South Kentucky Rural E C C, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | 450,673 | -1.07 | -$116 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.52 | 20,529 | -0.40 | -$43 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | 12.87 | 22,478 | -0.05 | -$6 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C (this page) | 12.92 | 64,877 | — | — |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp | 13.08 | 24,889 | +0.16 | +$18 |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | 13.27 | 24,985 | +0.35 | +$38 |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp | 13.66 | 49,423 | +0.74 | +$80 |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp | 13.74 | 26,655 | +0.82 | +$88 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with South Kentucky Rural E C C. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than South Kentucky Rural E C C customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where South Kentucky Rural E C C customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | South Kentucky Rural E C C premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | City of Berea Municipal Utility | 9.04 | +$419 |
| Adair | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| Casey | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| Laurel | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| Lincoln | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| McCreary | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| Pulaski | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
| Rockcastle | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$116 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 11 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.18 | 12.92 | -2.0% |
| Residential customers | 64,003 | 64,877 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Kentucky electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a South Kentucky Rural E C C bill
Kentucky is a regulated retail market — South Kentucky Rural E C C customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ky.gov.
Counties served (KY, EIA-861 2024)
Adair · Casey · Clinton · Cumberland · Laurel · Lincoln · McCreary · Pulaski · Rockcastle · Russell · Wayne
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is South Kentucky Rural E C C more expensive than other Kentucky utilities?
- South Kentucky Rural E C C customers paid an average 12.92 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Kentucky volume-weighted average of 12.80 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from South Kentucky Rural E C C?
- 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 South Kentucky Rural E C C have?
- 64,877 residential customers in Kentucky in 2024 across 11 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.