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

South Kentucky Rural E C C electricity rates

South Kentucky Rural E C C (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.1¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $130 for 1,006 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.1¢per kWh
Residential customers64,877KY, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,006kWh
Commercial14.6¢per kWh
Industrial9.7¢per kWh

What a month costs with South Kentucky Rural E C C

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month$136
1,200 kWh / month$181

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Kentucky averageU.S. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Kentucky averageU.S. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C
Kentucky averageU.S. averageSouth Kentucky Rural E C C
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.

By state

StateHome price (2024)Avg. billCustomers
Kentucky12.9¢$13064,877
Tennessee13.8¢$106152

ZIP codes served

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 South Kentucky Rural E C C’s electricity rate?

About 15.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average South Kentucky Rural E C C electric bill?

$130 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,006 kWh (EIA-861).

Is South Kentucky Rural E C C cheaper than the Kentucky average?

No: 15.1¢ versus the Kentucky average of 13.8¢ (Aug 2026).