Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation Rate Selection Guide
Blue Grass Energy is a member-owned distribution electric cooperative serving about 63,856 accounts across 23 central Kentucky counties. Data access is limited to an online member portal and mobile app; no Green Button, public API, or EDI is offered. Rates are set by the Kentucky PSC.
Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-1 | commercial | $0.09644/kWh + $8.06/kW demand over 10 kW | Small commercial (0-100 kW) |
| LP-1 | commercial | $0.06569/kWh + $8.64/kW demand | Mid-size loads (101-500 kW) |
| LP-2 | industrial | $0.05932/kWh + $8.64/kW demand | Large loads (over 500 kW) |
| B-1 Industrial | industrial | $0.05986/kWh + $7.42/kW contract demand | Large industrial / manufacturing |
Market Overview
Kentucky has no retail electric choice. Blue Grass Energy is a not-for-profit distribution cooperative regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. C&I customers are served under PSC-approved tariffs and cannot select a competitive supplier.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Rates effective 7/21/2025 per Blue Grass Energy's published rate summary and the PSC-approved tariff. C&I schedules include SC-1/SC-2 general service (0-100 kW), LP-1 large power (101-500 kW), LP-2 large power (over 500 kW), and Large Industrial schedules B-1, B-2 and G1. An Interruptible Service Rider provides a $5.60/kW credit.
Effective: July 21, 2025 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC-1 General Service (0-100 kW) | commercial | Small commercial/general service up to 100 kW. | Facility charge $33.69/mo; demand $8.06/kW over 10 kW; energy $0.09644/kWh. | — |
| SC-2 General Service Time-of-Day (0-100 kW) | commercial | Small commercial up to 100 kW electing time-of-day pricing. | Facility charge $41.46/mo; on-peak energy $0.14184/kWh; off-peak $0.08012/kWh. | — |
| LP-1 Large Power (101-500 kW) | commercial | Large power loads 101-500 kW. | Facility charge $57.60/mo; maximum demand $8.64/kW; energy $0.06569/kWh. Time-of-day option available. | — |
| LP-2 Large Power (over 500 kW) | industrial | Large power loads over 500 kW. | Facility charge $115.20/mo; maximum demand $8.64/kW; energy $0.05932/kWh. | — |
| Large Industrial Schedule B-1 | industrial | Large industrial/manufacturing loads. | Facility charge $1,150.86/mo; demand $7.42/kW contract demand, $10.33/kW for billing demand over contract; energy $0.05986/kWh. | — |
| Large Industrial Schedule G1 | industrial | Largest industrial loads. | Facility charge $5,726.70/mo; demand $7.30/kW contract demand; energy $0.05146/kWh. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial (retail, office, 0-100 kW)
Standard general service with a modest demand component above 10 kW.
SC-1 fits steady small loads; SC-2 helps if usage can shift off-peak.
- Track demand over 10 kW to anticipate demand charges
- Evaluate SC-2 TOD if operations are flexible
Mid-size facility (warehouse, light manufacturing, 101-500 kW)
Demand-metered large power service with lower energy rate.
LP-1 energy ($0.06569/kWh) beats SC-1 once demand is consistent; demand $8.64/kW rewards good load factor.
- Improve load factor to spread demand charge
- Consider LP-1 TOD option for shiftable load
Large plant (over 500 kW)
LP-2 large power with the lowest non-industrial energy rate.
At over 500 kW, LP-2 energy ($0.05932/kWh) and $8.64/kW demand minimize cost for high-utilization loads.
- Confirm LP-2 vs Industrial B-1 with the co-op
- Manage coincident peak to control billed demand
Large industrial / manufacturing with contract demand
Industrial schedules (B-1, B-2, G1) with contract-demand pricing and the lowest energy rates.
For very large, high-load-factor plants, G1 energy ($0.05146/kWh) and $7.30/kW contract demand are lowest, but carry high facility charges ($1,150.86-$5,726.70).
- Set contract demand accurately to avoid $10.33/kW excess-demand charges
- Evaluate Interruptible Rider for a $5.60/kW credit if curtailable
Historical Rate Trends
Rates are set by the Kentucky PSC and adjust through periodic rate cases and fuel/PPA cost adjustments. The current published schedule is effective 7/21/2025.
July 21, 2025
Current PSC-approved rate schedule effective date (SC, LP, and Large Industrial schedules).
n/aOverall trend: Gradual upward adjustment in fixed and energy charges consistent with cost-of-service increases
Next expected change: At the next PSC-approved rate case or cost-recovery adjustment; see PSC Case 2025-00392/2025-00103 filings
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because LP and industrial schedules carry $7.42-$8.64/kW demand charges, the largest C&I savings come from improving load factor, managing peak demand, and selecting the correct rate class.
Right-size the rate schedule
For: All C&I
Have Blue Grass Energy's C&I team review 12 months of usage to confirm SC-1, LP-1, LP-2, or an Industrial schedule minimizes total cost.
Peak demand management
For: Demand-metered SC-1, LP-1, LP-2
Stagger equipment startup and shave coincident peaks to lower billed kW at $8.06-$8.64/kW.
Interruptible Service Rider
For: Curtailable industrial loads
Eligible loads that can curtail may take the rider for a $5.60/kW credit.
Time-of-day shifting
For: TOD-eligible commercial
On SC-2/LP-1 TOD options, shift load to off-peak ($0.07519-$0.08012/kWh vs on-peak $0.10703-$0.14184/kWh).
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a C&I customer get interval or 15-minute demand data from Blue Grass Energy?▾
Not through a self-service tool. Blue Grass Energy uses one-way AMR and does not publish interval data. C&I customers should call Member Services at 1-888-546-4243 to request demand or interval data for a specific account and period.
Does Blue Grass Energy support Green Button or a public API?▾
No. There is no Green Button Download/Connect My Data, ESPI, or developer API from the utility. Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com; direct customer authorization is the other path to billing data.
How does a consultant access a client's Blue Grass Energy data?▾
Either use Nectar (docs.nectarclimate.com) and have the customer authorize access, or obtain written authorization and export PDF bills from the member portal for manual entry.
Which rate applies to a commercial or industrial site?▾
Small commercial loads fall under SC-1/SC-2 (0-100 kW), mid-size loads under LP-1 (101-500 kW), larger loads under LP-2 (over 500 kW), and the largest manufacturing loads under the Large Industrial schedules (B-1, B-2, G1). Blue Grass Energy's C&I team can review usage and recommend the best schedule.
Can C&I customers shop for a competitive electricity supplier?▾
No. Kentucky is a fully regulated market with no retail choice. Blue Grass Energy is a member-owned cooperative and the sole provider in its territory; rates are set by the Kentucky PSC.
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