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.

Kentucky residential rate

$0.15

per kWh · EIA, Apr 2026

Residential

$0.15

per kWh

Commercial

$0.13

per kWh

Industrial

$0.07

per kWh

vs US average

-20%

cheaper

Price rank

#36

of 51 (1 = highest)

How Kentucky compares

Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.

$0.12
Lowest
$0.19
US avg
$0.15
KY
$0.47
Highest

Sample monthly bills in Kentucky

Estimated energy cost at Kentucky's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).

500 kWh / month

$75.10

≈ $901.2/year

900 kWh / month

$135.18

≈ $1,622.16/year

1200 kWh / month

$180.24

≈ $2,162.88/year

Kentucky electricity bill calculator

Prefilled with Kentucky's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.

/kWh
Billing period
kWh
$
%
Estimated monthly bill

$100.12

600 kWh · ≈ $3.29/day

Per day

$3.29

Per year

$1,201.44

7,200 kWh/yr

Cost breakdown

$100.12per month
  • 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.