Electricity Supply
and Peak Capacity
Barbourville Utility Commission is a member of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency www.KYMEA.org, a joint public agency which was formed in 2015 for the purpose of supplying electric power and energy requirements for 10 municipal utilities in Kentucky. Barbourville Utilities is an All-Requirements member of KYMEA and receives all its power supply from the agency’s diverse portfolio.
Barbourville Utilities, your local electrical service provider, operates with a base load of 16 Megawatts and experiences a peak load of 20 Megawatts during the summer months. Our electric division is staffed by a dedicated team of eight employees, ensuring reliable service and efficient management of our electric power operations.
Our Electrical Rates
Residential Services
For residential users, the electricity billing includes a customer charge of $12.00, while the energy charge is set at $0.0798 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), covering the cost of consumed energy.
Commercial Services
In the case of commercial accounts, a customer charge of $15.00 applies. The energy charge for commercial use is $0.0835 per kWh, reflecting the power needed for business activities.
Large Power Services
For large power requirements, the customer charge is $75.00, which covers up to 10 kilowatts (KW) of demand. Any demand exceeding 10 KW incurs an additional $7.50 per KW charge. The energy charge for this service is $0.0604 per kWh, designed to accommodate the high energy needs of large enterprises.
Understanding Power Cost Adjustment
The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is a rate mechanism employed by Barbourville Utilities and many other electric providers to manage varying power costs. BARBOURVILLE UTILITIES acquire electricity from KYMEA (Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency) at wholesale rates, which are adjusted annually and can vary monthly based on changes in KYMEA’s fuel costs. The PCA helps us recover these fluctuating electricity costs, ensuring that base electric rates remain stable. For more details on how these adjustments impact your service, we invite you to browse our General Rules of Service.