Meade County RECC
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About Meade County RECC
With their main offices in Brandenburg, Kentucky, Meade County RECC supplies electricity to 4 counties throughout Kentucky and is classified as an electricity cooperative. Recently filed reports by the company showed a customer count of 28,861 customer accounts. Exactly 2,251 are commercial customers, 26,609 are residential accounts and one is an industrial account. The average residential electricity rate for patrons of Meade County RECC is about 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 14.41% above Kentucky's average price of 12.85 cents. In 2023 Meade County RECC sold 98.21% of their total megawatt hours disposed to end users (known as retail sales). Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced . Exactly 751,062 megawatt hours were acquired on wholesale channels. In 2023, they made a total of $73,932,600 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $72,639,500 from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $142.37, while the Meade County RECC average is 12.17% higher at $159.7 per month. Meade County RECC is the 2228th ranked provider in the nation for average monthly bill total. Electricity generation is not part of the Meade County RECC business plan, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other providers and then resell to their customers. Customers of the provider deal with 0.97 power outages on average per year, with outages lasting an average of 98.71 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Net metering is available to consumers of Meade County RECC. This makes it cheaper for residents in the area to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell excess wattage into the grid.
Loss of energy from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity production business. Companies are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Meade County RECC recently reported an annual loss of roughly 1.73% of the electricity that they transmit. The state of Kentucky has an energy loss average of 3.30% and the national average is 2.43%, giving Meade County RECC a rank of 227th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation.
Meade County RECC Rate & Electric Bills
Meade County RECC residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Meade County RECC Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1351 Highway 79
Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108
United States of America - CEO:Marty Littrel
Meade County RECC Contact
- Website:www.mcrecc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(270) 422-2162
- Contact Page:www.mcrecc.com
- Social Media:
Meade County RECC Service
- Rates & Plans:www.mcrecc.com
- Outage Map:outage.mcrecc.com
- Outage Phone: (877) 276-5353
- States Served:
- Kentucky
- Counties Served:
- Meade County
- Grayson County
- Ohio County
- Breckinridge County
- Major Cities Served:
- Brandenburg
- Hardinsburg
- Doe Valley CDP
- Irvington
- Cloverport
- Fordsville
- Ekron
- New Amsterdam
- Alton
Energy Loss
Meade County RECC's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
12,961MWh
227 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Meade County RECC's Power Outages
98.71 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.97 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Meade County RECC.
Customers Out:
0
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Meade County RECC Coverage Map
Meade County RECC State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 28,883 | 80,954,477.81 | 24 | 100% |
Meade County RECC County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County | 20,345 | 1 | 14.64 | $159.38/mo |
| Grayson County | 26,351 | 5 | 12.40 | $156.61/mo |
| Meade County | 29,735 | 2 | 14.38 | $154.40/mo |
| Ohio County | 23,861 | 4 | 13.72 | $167.41/mo |
Cities Meade County RECC Has Coverage
- Alton, IN
- Brandenburg, KY
- Cloverport, KY
- Ekron, KY
- Fordsville, KY
- Hardinsburg, KY
- Irvington, KY
- New Amsterdam, IN
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Meade County RECC FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Meade County RECC customers each month?
Meade County RECC currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $159.70, compared to the Kentucky average of $138.72 and the national of $138.72 for bundled service.
When will Meade County RECC power be restored?
Meade County RECC's outages last, on average, about 98.705 minutes per each outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Meade County RECC customers?
Customers of Meade County RECC, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Meade County RECC?
Meade County RECC's CEO is Marty Littrel.
What is the phone number for Meade County RECC?
Meade County RECC's customer service phone number is (270) 422-2162
How many counties does Meade County RECC have customers in to?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Meade County RECC.
What cities does Meade County RECC offer service to?
Meade County RECC supplies to 8 cities in the United States including Kentucky.
