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Salt River Electric is a member-owned cooperative based in Bardstown that has served central Kentucky since 1937. We provide electricity in Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer and Washington counties and nearby areas. Our local team offers reliable power, energy-saving resources and personal service for homes, farms and businesses.

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The everyday value of electricity

You hear all the time that electricity is one of the greatest values, but when you get that bill each...

October 7, 2026
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Schedule now so you don’t shiver later

The fall season brings crisp air and changing leaves. It also brings a golden window of opportunity for your home...

October 7, 2026
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Keep your distance from overhead power lines

Fall is the season for cleaning gutters, raking leaves and trimming trees before winter snow and ice arrive. Before you...

October 7, 2026

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2026 Salt River Electric Membership Appreciation Day

June 2026
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A Message from Our CEO

Tim Sharp

Tim Sharp

President & CEO

Salt River Electric

Salt River Electric has served central Kentucky since 1937, and our roots remain firmly planted in the communities where our employees and members live. Whether we are maintaining lines, helping a household manage energy costs or restoring power after a storm, personal service is part of our responsibility. We are proud to put local knowledge and cooperative ownership to work for families, farms and businesses every day.