EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop electricity rates

Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop (cooperative) residential customers paid about 14.6¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $156 for 1,185 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.6¢per kWh
Residential customers40,645KY, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,185kWh
Commercial13.5¢per kWh
Industrial6.9¢per kWh

What a month costs with Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month$131
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$175

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Kentucky averageU.S. averagePennyrile Rural Electric Coop
Aug 202613.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.3%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+18.7%11.6¢
Record high15.0¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1881,364 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop’s electricity rate?

About 14.6¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop electric bill?

$156 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,185 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop cheaper than the Kentucky average?

No: 14.6¢ versus the Kentucky average of 13.8¢ (Aug 2026).