Electricity rates in 42102 — Bowling Green, KY
Homes in ZIP 42102 pay about 11.5¢ per kWh (City of Bowling Green (KY), 2024 average). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 11.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42102 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bowling Green (KY) Municipal | 11.5¢ 2024 | $102 | 27,181 |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp Cooperative · serves Warren | 13.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $151 | 60,701 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative · serves Warren | 13.1¢ 2024 | $136 | 24,889 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Warren; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Kentucky price trend
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.
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 about 42102
How much does electricity cost in 42102?
About 11.5¢ per kWh for homes (City of Bowling Green (KY), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $103.
Who is the electric utility for 42102?
City of Bowling Green (KY), with about 27,181 residential customers in Kentucky; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in KY getting more expensive?
The Kentucky residential average was 13.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.