Owen Electric Cooperative Rate Selection Guide
Owen Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving roughly 66,000 members across nine northern Kentucky counties. It is a Touchstone Energy member regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, with billing data in a member web portal and AMI smart meters deployed; programmatic and Green Button access are handled by direct request.
Owen Electric Cooperative Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule I Small Commercial | Commercial | $25.84/mo + $0.09674/kWh (net); no demand charge | Small commercial/industrial/3-phase farm under 50 kW |
| Schedule II Large Power | Industrial | $22.03/mo + $6.34/kW demand + $0.07466/kWh (net) | Commercial/industrial over 50 kW |
| Schedule 2-A Large Power TOD | Industrial | Time-of-day demand & energy (see tariff) | Large power members with shiftable, off-peak-heavy load |
| Large Industrial (LPC/LPB) | Industrial | Contract-demand schedules (see tariff) | High-demand industrials meeting load-factor thresholds |
Market Overview
Owen Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution cooperative regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Kentucky has no retail electric choice, so there is no competitive supplier market; members take bundled service under PSC-approved tariffs (P.S.C. KY. No. 6). The cooperative purchases wholesale power and offers multiple C&I and time-of-day rate schedules.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Owen Electric Cooperative Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Verified from Owen Electric's Kentucky PSC tariff (P.S.C. KY. No. 6, schedules effective 9/1/2024 per PSC Case 2023-00014). Rates shown are net (gross is 5% higher with no prompt-payment discount) and are subject to a monthly Fuel Adjustment Clause and an Environmental Surcharge. C&I members choose by demand: Schedule I Small Commercial (under 50 kW) and Schedule II Large Power (over 50 kW, demand-metered), plus several Large Industrial and time-of-day schedules.
Effective: September 1, 2024 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule I - Small Commercial | commercial | Commercial, industrial and three-phase farm service under 50 kW (lighting, heating, power). | Customer charge $25.84/mo + energy $0.09674/kWh (net; gross 5% higher). Minimum charge $0.75 per KVA of installed transformer capacity. Subject to Fuel Adjustment Clause. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
| Schedule II - Large Power | industrial | Commercial, industrial and farm consumers whose demand exceeds 50 kW; three-phase service. | Customer charge $22.03/mo + demand charge $6.34 per kW of billing demand + energy $0.07466/kWh (net). Billing demand = max 15-minute demand, power-factor adjusted below 90%. Primary-voltage service gets a 5% discount on demand and energy. Effective 9/1/2024. | — |
| Schedule 1-C - Small Commercial Time-of-Day | commercial | Small commercial members opting into time-of-day pricing (AMI-metered). | Time-of-day energy pricing with defined on-peak/off-peak windows per the PSC tariff; specific per-kWh on/off-peak rates are set in the filed Schedule 1-C tariff sheets (consult tariff for current values). Subject to Fuel Adjustment Clause. | — |
| Schedule 2-A - Large Power Time-of-Day | industrial | Large power members (over 50 kW) opting into time-of-day pricing. | Time-of-day demand and energy pricing; peak demand defined as the highest 15-minute average during specified peak hours each month. On/off-peak rates and demand charges are set in the filed Schedule 2-A tariff sheets (consult tariff for current values). | — |
| Large Industrial Rates (LPC1, LPC2, LPC1-A, LPB1, LPB1-A, LPB2, LPB) | industrial | Large industrial members at higher demand tiers (e.g., 1,000-2,499 kW; 5,000+ kW) meeting load-factor thresholds (~425 hours/kW). | Multiple large-industrial schedules (Schedules VIII-XIV) with contract-demand and load-factor qualifications; specific demand and energy rates are set in the filed PSC tariff sheets (consult tariff for current values). | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Commercial member under 50 kW
Small commercial members on Schedule I pay no demand charge, so focus on total energy and efficiency.
Schedule I is energy-only ($0.09674/kWh net + $25.84/mo) with no demand charge, so kWh and load shape drive the bill; members with off-peak-heavy usage can evaluate Schedule 1-C TOD.
- Track kWh and target efficiency upgrades
- Pay within 15 days to keep the 5% net discount
- Model Schedule 1-C TOD if load is shiftable
Commercial/industrial member over 50 kW
Large Power members should manage peak demand, correct power factor, and consider primary-voltage service.
Schedule II's $6.34/kW demand charge and 15-minute peak definition make demand control the dominant lever; primary service cuts 5% and good power factor avoids demand inflation.
- Shave the 15-minute peak with controls or storage
- Keep power factor above 90%
- Pursue primary-voltage metering for the 5% discount
- Evaluate Schedule 2-A TOD for off-peak-heavy load
High-demand industrial (1 MW+)
Large industrial members should evaluate the LPC/LPB contract-demand schedules with Owen Electric's C&I contact.
Owen Electric offers tiered large-industrial schedules (Schedules VIII-XIV) with contract-demand and load-factor qualifications (~425 hours/kW); the best fit depends on load factor and contract demand, so engage the cooperative directly.
- Contact Christina Perkins (800-372-7612 ext. 3533) for rate selection
- Provide load-factor and contract-demand data
- Request interval data to model schedule options
Historical Rate Trends
Owen Electric's tariffs are filed with and approved by the Kentucky PSC. The current C&I schedules (Schedule I, Schedule II) were revised effective September 1, 2024 under PSC Case No. 2023-00014. Rates are further adjusted month to month through the Fuel Adjustment Clause and the Environmental Surcharge.
September 1, 2024
Revised Schedule I Small Commercial and Schedule II Large Power rates effective per PSC Case No. 2023-00014.
n/aOverall trend: Periodic PSC rate cases (most recently 2023-00014, effective 9/1/2024) plus monthly fuel-adjustment movement.
Next expected change: Next change driven by a future PSC rate case or fuel-adjustment/environmental-surcharge updates.
Cost Optimization Strategies
For Owen Electric C&I members, the biggest levers are managing the 15-minute peak that sets billing demand on Schedule II, taking primary-voltage service for the 5% discount, and maintaining power factor above 90%.
Peak demand management
For: Schedule II Large Power (over 50 kW)
Stagger large loads or use storage/controls to shave the maximum 15-minute demand that sets Schedule II billing demand.
Maintain power factor above 90%
For: Schedule II Large Power
Schedule II adjusts billing demand upward when power factor at peak is below 90%; correcting power factor avoids the penalty multiplier.
Take primary-voltage service
For: Schedule II members able to take primary service
Members metered at primary distribution voltage receive a 5% discount on demand and energy charges under Schedule II.
Evaluate time-of-day schedules
For: Members with flexible load profiles
Members with shiftable, off-peak-heavy load may benefit from Schedule 1-C or 2-A time-of-day pricing.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Owen Electric Cooperative interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a C&I energy consultant get my Owen Electric usage data?▾
Owen Electric has no self-service delegated-access portal. Obtain written authorization from the member, then contact Christina Perkins, Manager of Business & Government Relations, at 800-372-7612 ext. 3533 or cperkins@owenelectric.com with the account number, data scope, and duration. Data is typically delivered by email or portal within 5-10 business days.
Does Owen Electric offer interval (15-minute) smart meter data?▾
Owen Electric has deployed AMI smart meters that capture interval data (used for its time-of-day rates, where peak demand is measured over 15-minute intervals). However, member-facing access to granular interval data is not publicly documented; request it through Member Services at 800-372-7612, option 4.
What commercial and industrial rate schedules does Owen Electric offer?▾
Verified C&I schedules in Owen Electric's PSC tariff (P.S.C. KY. No. 6) include Schedule I Small Commercial (under 50 kW), Schedule II Large Power (over 50 kW, with a demand charge), several Large Industrial LPC/LPB schedules, and time-of-day options including Schedule 1-C Small Commercial TOD and Schedule 2-A Large Power TOD.
Is there a demand charge for large Owen Electric accounts?▾
Yes. Schedule II Large Power (over 50 kW) bills a demand charge of $6.34 per kW of billing demand plus a $22.03 monthly customer charge and $0.07466 per kWh (net, effective 9/1/2024). Billing demand is the maximum 15-minute demand, adjusted for power factor below 90%. Primary-voltage service earns a 5% discount on demand and energy charges.
Can I shop for a competitive electricity supplier on Owen Electric?▾
No. Kentucky is not a retail-choice state and Owen Electric is a member-owned cooperative regulated by the Kentucky PSC. Members take bundled service under PSC-approved tariff schedules; there is no competitive supplier shopping.
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