Jackson Energy Cooperative Corporation Rate Selection Guide
Jackson Energy Cooperative is a member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative serving ~53,295 members across southeastern Kentucky, with wholesale power from East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC). Regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, it provides billing and interval data via the SmartHub portal and Green Button Download. Commercial and industrial members are served under PSC-approved Schedules 20, 40, 46, and 47.
Jackson Energy Cooperative Corporation Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 20 (Commercial <50 kW) | commercial | $40.72/mo + $0.09839/kWh (no demand charge) | Small commercial loads under 50 kW |
| Schedule 40 (Large Power 50 kW+) | industrial | $58.75/mo + $6.80/kW + $0.07538/kWh | Mid-size C&I loads 50–500 kW |
| Schedule 46 (Large Power 500 kW+) | industrial | $1,754.33/mo + $7.06/kW + $0.06014/kWh | Large industrial loads 500 kW+ |
| Schedule 47 (Large Power 500 kW+, contract demand) | industrial | $1,754.33/mo + $7.06/kW contract ($9.80/kW excess) + $0.06122/kWh | Large stable loads that can commit to a contract demand |
Market Overview
Kentucky is a fully regulated, vertically integrated electricity market with no retail choice. Jackson Energy Cooperative is a member-owned distribution cooperative whose retail rates and tariffs are filed with and approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KY PSC). Wholesale power is purchased from East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC), the generation and transmission cooperative; many Jackson Energy rate components and riders (fuel adjustment, environmental surcharge) flow through EKPC's wholesale rates. Customers cannot select a competitive supplier; all members take bundled service from the cooperative.
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Current Rate Schedules
Jackson Energy's C&I rates are PSC-approved (P.S.C. No. 5), effective September 1, 2024 under Case No. 2023-00014. Service tiers by 12-month average demand: Schedule 20 (under 50 kW), Schedule 40 (50 kW and over), and Schedules 46/47 (500 kW and over). Demand is the maximum 15-minute kW, adjusted for power factor. All schedules are subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause, Environmental Surcharge, and Energy Emergency Control Program riders; a 5% discount on demand and energy applies for primary-voltage service on Schedule 40.
Effective: September 1, 2024 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 20 — Commercial Service Less Than 50 kW | commercial | Commercial loads whose 12-month average demand is less than 50 kW. | Customer charge $40.72/month; energy $0.09839/kWh (all kWh). Minimum monthly charge is the customer charge. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
| Schedule 40 — Large Power Loads 50 kW and Over | industrial | Large power loads whose 12-month average demand is 50 kW and over. | Customer charge $58.75/month; demand $6.80/kW; energy $0.07538/kWh. Billing demand = max 15-minute kW, power-factor adjusted. 5% discount on demand and energy for primary-voltage service. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
| Schedule 46 — Large Power Rate 500 kW and Over | industrial | Loads whose 12-month average demand is 500 kW and over (greater of contract demand or peak demand). | Customer charge $1,754.33/month; demand $7.06/kW; energy $0.06014/kWh. Billing demand = greater of contract demand or current/prior-11-month peak (on-peak hours), power-factor adjusted. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
| Schedule 47 — Large Power Rate 500 kW and Over (Contract Demand) | industrial | Loads 500 kW and over electing a contract-demand structure with excess-demand pricing. | Customer charge $1,754.33/month; demand $7.06/kW of contract demand, $9.80/kW for billing demand in excess of contract; energy $0.06122/kWh. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-size commercial / light industrial (50–500 kW)
A C&I member with 12-month average demand between 50 and 500 kW.
Schedule 40 is the standard mid-size C&I rate at $6.80/kW demand and $0.07538/kWh. Demand management is the dominant lever, and primary-voltage service earns a 5% discount on demand and energy.
- Export Green Button interval data to find 15-minute peaks
- Correct power factor to at least 90% to avoid penalties
- Evaluate primary-voltage service for the 5% discount
Large industrial load (500 kW+)
A large industrial member with 12-month average demand at or above 500 kW.
At ~$0.060/kWh, the 500 kW+ schedules offer the lowest energy rate but a high $1,754.33/mo customer charge and demand billed on the greater of contract or peak. Stable loads can use Schedule 47's contract-demand structure; variable loads usually fare better on Schedule 46.
- Model Schedule 46 vs. 47 against your actual load shape
- If on Schedule 47, set contract demand carefully — excess is $9.80/kW
- Manage on-peak 15-minute peaks; they set billing demand for up to 12 months
Small commercial site (<50 kW)
A small commercial member with 12-month average demand under 50 kW.
Schedule 20 has no demand charge — just a $40.72/mo customer charge and $0.09839/kWh energy. The higher energy rate makes energy efficiency the main lever; members whose demand creeps toward 50 kW should plan a move to Schedule 40.
- Focus on kWh reduction (lighting, HVAC, controls)
- Watch average demand approaching 50 kW for a schedule change
- Track monthly rider pass-throughs (fuel, environmental)
Historical Rate Trends
Jackson Energy's current C&I tariff (P.S.C. No. 5) took effect September 1, 2024 following Kentucky PSC Case No. 2023-00014. Rates also move month to month through pass-through riders (Fuel Adjustment Clause, Environmental Surcharge) tied to EKPC wholesale costs.
September 1, 2024
PSC-approved rate adjustment (Case No. 2023-00014) establishing current C&I Schedules 20, 40, 46, and 47 and associated riders.
Varies by classOverall trend: Step change from the 2024 PSC rate case, plus ongoing rider-driven monthly variation.
Next expected change: Future base-rate changes occur via new KY PSC rate cases; monitor PSC tariff filings. Riders adjust monthly with EKPC wholesale costs.
Cost Optimization Strategies
For Jackson Energy C&I members, the biggest levers are choosing the correct demand tier, managing 15-minute peak demand, and correcting power factor — since demand charges and rider pass-throughs drive most of the variable bill.
Confirm the right demand tier
For: Members near a tier boundary (50 kW or 500 kW)
Because energy rates fall sharply with size (Schedule 20 at $0.09839/kWh vs. Schedule 40 at $0.07538/kWh vs. Schedule 46 at $0.06014/kWh), verify that your 12-month average demand places you on the most economical schedule for your load profile.
Shave 15-minute peak demand
For: Schedules 40, 46, 47
Billing demand is the highest 15-minute kW interval (power-factor adjusted, on-peak hours for 500 kW+). Use Green Button interval data to flatten peaks via load staging, scheduling, or storage. Each avoided kW saves the full $/kW demand charge.
Correct power factor toward unity
For: Schedules 40, 46, 47 with motor/inductive loads
Demand is adjusted for power factor, with a penalty below 90%. Capacitor banks or equipment tuning reduce billed kW and avoid penalties.
Right-size contract demand (Schedule 47)
For: Schedule 47 members 500 kW+
On Schedule 47, set contract demand to match steady-state load: excess demand is billed at $9.80/kW vs. $7.06/kW within contract. Avoid both overruns and an inflated contract level.
Take primary-voltage service where feasible
For: Schedule 40 members
Schedule 40 grants a 5% discount on demand and energy for service taken at available primary voltage — worthwhile for members able to own/operate primary equipment.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Jackson Energy Cooperative Corporation interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a commercial or industrial member at Jackson Energy get interval data?▾
Use SmartHub's My Usage tab and Green Button Download My Data to export up to 14 months of interval usage, selectable at 15-minute, hourly, or daily granularity, in ESPI XML. There is no Connect My Data (CMD) feed, so ongoing third-party access means scheduled member exports or a written-authorization data request.
Which rate schedule applies to a C&I member?▾
Loads averaging under 50 kW take Schedule 20 (Commercial). Loads averaging 50 kW and over take Schedule 40 (Large Power). Loads averaging 500 kW and over take Schedule 46, or Schedule 47 where a contract-demand structure applies. All are KY PSC-approved bundled rates and are subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause, Environmental Surcharge, and Energy Emergency Control Program riders.
Can a third-party energy manager access our data through an API or aggregator?▾
Yes. Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing and interval data — see docs.nectarclimate.com. Jackson Energy itself has no developer API, Share My Data portal, or Green Button Connect, so the alternative paths are member-shared Green Button exports or a manual data request with written authorization to Member Services (1-800-262-7480).
Does Jackson Energy support EDI for billing or meter data?▾
No. As a ~53,000-member rural cooperative in a non-choice market, Jackson Energy does not document EDI (ANSI X12 814/820/867/810) support. Data exchange is via SmartHub/Green Button or manual request.
How current are the published C&I rates and what riders apply?▾
The current C&I schedules took effect September 1, 2024 (KY PSC Case No. 2023-00014). Schedule 40 is $58.75/mo customer, $6.80/kW demand, $0.07538/kWh; Schedule 46 is $1,754.33/mo, $7.06/kW, $0.06014/kWh. All are subject to the Fuel Adjustment Clause, Environmental Surcharge, and Energy Emergency Control Program riders, plus a 5% primary-service discount where applicable.
Where can I verify the official tariff?▾
The full PSC-filed tariff (P.S.C. No. 5) is published on the Kentucky Public Service Commission site at psc.ky.gov, and Jackson Energy posts commercial rate information at jacksonenergy.com/commercial-rates and jacksonenergy.com/rates-tariffs.
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