Electricity rates in Kentucky
See the latest average electricity prices in Kentucky and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.14
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.14
per kWh
Commercial
$0.12
per kWh
Industrial
$0.07
per kWh
vs US average
-22%
cheaper
Price rank
#44
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$126
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Kentucky compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Kentucky
Estimated energy cost at Kentucky's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$71.30
≈ $855.6/year
900 kWh / month
$128.34
≈ $1,540.08/year
1200 kWh / month
$171.12
≈ $2,053.44/year
Kentucky electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Kentucky's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$95.56
600 kWh · ≈ $3.14/day
Per day
$3.14
Per year
$1,146.72
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Kentucky
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Kentucky benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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