South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (SKRECC) Rate Selection Guide
South Kentucky RECC (SKRECC) is a member-owned electric cooperative serving roughly 71,500 accounts across 13 counties in south-central Kentucky. It runs a full AMI deployment on the NISC SmartHub platform with 15-minute interval data and Green Button downloads, though it offers no formal EDI program or public developer API.
South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (SKRECC) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule B | Small commercial | ~$0.10237/kWh + ~$41.27/mo (partially verified, excl. fuel/environmental) | Small businesses up to 50 KVA |
| Schedule LP | Large power | Demand + energy charges (figures not public - contact co-op) | Commercial/industrial above 50 KVA |
| Schedule LP-1/2/3 | Large power tiered | Tiered demand + energy (see tariff) | Larger industrial loads by kW band |
| Schedule OPS | Optional power | Optional demand/energy (see tariff) | Medium loads up to 300 KVA |
Market Overview
SKRECC is a not-for-profit cooperative regulated by the Kentucky PSC, purchasing wholesale power from EKPC and distributing it to members. There is no competitive retail supply; members cannot shop for a third-party energy supplier. Margins are returned to members as capital credits.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (SKRECC) Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
SKRECC's C&I rate classes are Schedule B (Small Commercial), Schedule LP and its sub-schedules LP-1/LP-2/LP-3 (Large Power, tiered by kW), and Schedule OPS (Optional Power Service, up to 300 KVA). The co-op's published rate sheet (effective May 1, 2026) lists residential and security-light rates with explicit figures but states 'Commercial and Large Power Rates: Contact your local SKRECC office,' so large-power dollar figures are not public. A general rate increase of 7.2% (~$10.77M) was approved in PSC Case 2025-00159. Rates exclude the fuel adjustment clause and environmental surcharge.
Effective: May 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule B - Small Commercial | commercial | Small commercial loads up to and including 50 KVA. | Energy-only rate. SKRECC's May 1, 2026 rate sheet lists a small-commercial column at roughly $41.27/mo customer (consumer) charge and $0.10237/kWh, excluding fuel adjustment and environmental surcharge. (Partially verified from co-op rate sheet) | — |
| Schedule LP - Large Power | industrial | Large power loads above 50 KVA (general large power). | Demand-plus-energy structure with a monthly demand charge per kW and an energy charge per kWh. Specific dollar figures are not published; the rate sheet directs customers to contact the SKRECC office. (Structure only - see tariff / contact co-op) | — |
| Schedule LP-1 / LP-2 / LP-3 - Large Power (tiered) | industrial | Large power customers tiered by demand band (LP-1, LP-2, LP-3 cover larger kW ranges). | Tiered large-power demand and energy charges by kW band. Dollar figures not published; obtain the current tariff sheet from the Kentucky PSC or contact the co-op. (Structure only - see tariff) | — |
| Schedule OPS - Optional Power Service | commercial | Optional power service limited to 300 KVA. | Optional demand/energy rate for qualifying medium loads up to 300 KVA. Dollar figures not published; see the PSC tariff or contact the co-op. (Structure only - see tariff) | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial member (up to 50 KVA)
A small storefront or office up to 50 KVA fits Schedule B.
Schedule B is an energy-only small-commercial rate (around $0.10237/kWh on the May 2026 sheet) with no demand charge, simplest for low-demand businesses.
- Enable paperless billing and usage alerts in SmartHub
- Download Green Button data to track usage
- Watch the monthly fuel adjustment clause
Large industrial / large power (above 50 KVA)
Manufacturers and large facilities above 50 KVA fall under Schedule LP or its tiered sub-schedules.
Large power uses a demand-plus-energy structure; because dollar figures are not public, request the current tariff sheet from SKRECC and model your specific demand band.
- Contact SKRECC for the current large-power tariff figures
- Manage peak demand using 15-minute interval data
- Factor the fuel adjustment and environmental surcharge into projections
Medium load evaluating optional service
Medium commercial loads up to 300 KVA can compare standard large power vs. Schedule OPS.
Schedule OPS (Optional Power Service, up to 300 KVA) may price certain medium load profiles better than standard large power; compare both with the co-op.
- Ask SKRECC to model OPS vs LP for your load
- Use interval data to characterize load factor
- Reassess after any rate case change
Vendor or consultant needing member data
Energy consultants and analytics vendors retrieving SKRECC member data.
SKRECC has no public API or CMD program, so the reliable path is member-authorized Green Button XML downloads or a formal data request with signed authorization.
- Have the member export Green Button XML from SmartHub
- Submit a formal request to skrecc@skrecc.com if bulk data is needed
- Allow 5-10 business days for formal exports
Historical Rate Trends
SKRECC rates are set in periodic Kentucky PSC general rate cases and adjusted monthly through the fuel adjustment clause and environmental surcharge. The most recent general rate case (Case 2025-00159) approved an increase effective in 2025.
March 5, 2025
Proposed general rate adjustment of approximately $10.77M (7.2%) filed in PSC Case 2025-00159 with a requested effective date of March 5, 2025.
+7.2%May 1, 2026
Updated retail rate sheet published, effective May 1, 2026.
n/aOverall trend: Upward; a 7.2% general increase was requested/approved in the 2025 rate case.
Next expected change: Ongoing monthly FAC and environmental surcharge adjustments; next base change subject to a future PSC rate case.
Cost Optimization Strategies
SKRECC C&I optimization centers on demand management, the fuel adjustment and environmental surcharge pass-throughs, and demand-side management participation, since the co-op has limited rate options and no retail supplier choice.
Peak demand management
For: Schedule LP / LP-1/2/3 customers
Use SmartHub 15-minute Green Button interval data to identify and reduce peak demand, lowering the demand component of large-power bills.
Right-size the rate schedule
For: Commercial members near class thresholds
Confirm whether your load fits Schedule B, OPS (up to 300 KVA), or a Large Power tier; the OPS optional service can benefit certain medium loads.
Demand-side management participation
For: Members with controllable HVAC or water heating
Enroll qualifying loads in the Simple Saver / Direct Load Control program for bill credits in exchange for peak-period control.
On-site solar with net metering
For: Members with suitable roof or land
Interconnect qualifying solar generation under the net metering tariff to offset energy charges and FAC exposure.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (SKRECC) interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a SKRECC commercial member get 15-minute interval data?▾
Log into SmartHub at skrecc.smarthub.coop, open My Usage and Usage Explorer, and use Green Button Download My Data to export up to 14 months of 15-minute interval data as a zipped ESPI XML file. There is no public API, so downloads are the primary programmatic path.
What commercial and industrial rate schedules does SKRECC offer?▾
C&I classes are Schedule B (Small Commercial, up to 50 KVA), Schedule LP and tiered LP-1/LP-2/LP-3 (Large Power above 50 KVA), and Schedule OPS (Optional Power Service up to 300 KVA). Large-power dollar figures are not published, so contact the co-op or pull the Kentucky PSC tariff.
Can a third-party vendor pull our SKRECC data automatically?▾
Not through a documented API or Connect My Data program. SKRECC does not publish a public developer API, so vendors rely on member-authorized Green Button XML downloads or a formal data request to the co-op with signed member authorization.
Does SKRECC support EDI for meter or billing data?▾
No. There is no public EDI trading-partner program. Any internal EDI is used only for co-op operations and EKPC wholesale settlement. Green Button is the recommended modern alternative for structured data.
How are SKRECC C&I rates changing?▾
A general rate increase of about 7.2% (~$10.77M) was filed in Kentucky PSC Case 2025-00159 with a requested March 2025 effective date, and an updated rate sheet took effect May 1, 2026. Bills also include a monthly fuel adjustment clause and an environmental surcharge.
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