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Kentucky electricity rates by utility, 2025
Kentucky homes paid an average of 13.13¢ per kWh in 2025, the 8th lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 1,094 kWh a month for an average bill of $144. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 9.52¢ (City of Berea Municipal Utility) to 17.66¢ (Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation).
- 13.13¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.35¢ (+2.7%) vs 2024
- $144Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 1,094 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 13.80¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 13.10¢
How Kentucky compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Kentucky is 24% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.35¢ (+2.7%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 13.80¢ per kWh, against 13.10¢ in August 2025 (+0.70¢ (+5.3%)).
Every Kentucky provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | Full-service utility | 454,021 | 11.90¢ | $138 | +0.05¢ (+0.4%) |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | Full-service utility | 388,146 | 12.42¢ | $116 | +0.14¢ (+1.2%) |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Full-service utility | 140,950 | 13.86¢ | $128 | +0.42¢ (+3.1%) |
| Kentucky Power Co | Full-service utility | 130,322 | 15.95¢ | $197 | +0.88¢ (+5.9%) |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Full-service utility | 65,346 | 13.55¢ | $143 | +0.63¢ (+4.9%) |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 65,069 | 12.59¢ | $145 | +0.05¢ (+0.4%) |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 61,870 | 12.61¢ | $157 | +0.29¢ (+2.3%) |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 61,500 | 12.67¢ | $167 | +0.68¢ (+5.7%) |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 54,002 | 10.94¢ | $138 | +0.06¢ (+0.6%) |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY) | Full-service utility | 49,590 | 14.76¢ | $175 | +1.10¢ (+8.0%) |
| Kenergy Corp | Full-service utility | 47,514 | 16.29¢ | $200 | +1.14¢ (+7.5%) |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 40,704 | 13.86¢ | $172 | +0.70¢ (+5.3%) |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 36,631 | 12.78¢ | $147 | −0.30¢ (-2.3%) |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C | Full-service utility | 32,248 | 14.17¢ | $171 | +0.71¢ (+5.3%) |
| Meade County Rural E C C | Full-service utility | 29,572 | 15.26¢ | $158 | +0.99¢ (+6.9%) |
| City of Bowling Green (KY) | Full-service utility | 27,433 | 12.15¢ | $110 | +0.67¢ (+5.8%) |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp (KY) | Full-service utility | 26,993 | 13.70¢ | $158 | −0.04¢ (-0.3%) |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc (KY) | Full-service utility | 26,315 | 13.35¢ | $150 | +0.10¢ (+0.8%) |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp (KY) | Full-service utility | 25,109 | 13.04¢ | $143 | −0.04¢ (-0.3%) |
| Taylor County Rural E C C | Full-service utility | 24,888 | 13.38¢ | $144 | +0.10¢ (+0.8%) |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation | Full-service utility | 23,989 | 17.66¢ | $214 | +2.02¢ (+12.9%) |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Coop Inc | Full-service utility | 23,845 | 13.03¢ | $140 | −0.02¢ (-0.1%) |
| City of Owensboro (KY) | Full-service utility | 23,316 | 13.40¢ | $107 | −0.03¢ (-0.2%) |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | Full-service utility | 22,506 | 13.11¢ | $148 | +0.24¢ (+1.9%) |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) | Full-service utility | 20,632 | 13.13¢ | $157 | +0.61¢ (+4.9%) |
| City of Paducah (KY) | Full-service utility | 18,967 | 15.35¢ | $139 | −0.21¢ (-1.3%) |
| City of Frankfort (KY) | Full-service utility | 17,258 | 11.11¢ | $116 | −0.12¢ (-1.1%) |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc (KY) | Full-service utility | 17,245 | 13.95¢ | $178 | +0.74¢ (+5.6%) |
| Licking Valley Rural E C C | Full-service utility | 16,861 | 15.21¢ | $145 | +1.38¢ (+10.0%) |
| Grayson Rural Electric Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 14,471 | 15.99¢ | $161 | −0.08¢ (-0.5%) |
| Big Sandy Rural Elec Coop Corp | Full-service utility | 11,521 | 14.81¢ | $170 | +1.12¢ (+8.2%) |
| Henderson City Utility Comm | Full-service utility | 10,505 | 10.90¢ | $106 | +0.07¢ (+0.6%) |
| City of Hopkinsville | Full-service utility | 9,760 | 13.27¢ | $135 | +0.74¢ (+5.9%) |
| Madisonville Municipal Utils | Full-service utility | 6,923 | 11.92¢ | $110 | +0.24¢ (+2.0%) |
| City of Murray (KY) | Full-service utility | 6,187 | 14.27¢ | $127 | +1.00¢ (+7.5%) |
| City of Glasgow (KY) | Full-service utility | 5,675 | 13.96¢ | $138 | +0.51¢ (+3.8%) |
| City of Berea Municipal Utility | Full-service utility | 4,698 | 9.52¢ | $104 | +0.48¢ (+5.3%) |
| City of Franklin (KY) | Full-service utility | 4,621 | 13.42¢ | $140 | +0.51¢ (+3.9%) |
| City of Mayfield Plant Board | Full-service utility | 4,351 | 13.87¢ | $127 | +0.49¢ (+3.7%) |
| City of Russellville (KY) | Full-service utility | 3,098 | 12.61¢ | $129 | +0.62¢ (+5.1%) |
| Gibson Electric Members Corp | Full-service utility | 2,531 | 14.04¢ | $170 | +0.70¢ (+5.3%) |
| City of Benton (KY) | Full-service utility | 1,891 | 14.95¢ | $161 | +0.88¢ (+6.2%) |
| City of Jellico | Full-service utility | 1,755 | 14.10¢ | $158 | +0.99¢ (+7.6%) |
| City of Fulton (KY) | Full-service utility | 1,195 | 14.11¢ | $139 | +0.51¢ (+3.7%) |
| City of Hickman | Full-service utility | 813 | 14.99¢ | $147 | +0.50¢ (+3.4%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.