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Kentucky Electricity Cost 2026: 12.10¢/kWh
Kentucky residential electricity rates average 12.10 cents per kWh in 2026, -33.0% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with coal as the primary generation source.
State Rate
12.10
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$107
at 886 kWh
vs National
-33.0%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
6/50
YoY change +2.8%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Coal
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,286
vs national $1,919
Kentucky electricity market
Regulated state with some of the cheapest electricity in the US, driven by historically coal-heavy generation that is still cost-competitive. LG&E and Kentucky Utilities (PPL subsidiaries) and Kentucky Power (AEP) are the main investor-owned utilities; the Tennessee Valley Authority serves parts of western Kentucky.
Where Kentucky residents save
No retail competition. Low rates mean efficiency savings produce smaller absolute dollars than in high-rate states, but the same percentages apply: smart thermostat, LED retrofit, weatherization. Weatherization Assistance Program supports low-income households.
Primary utilities
- LG&E
- Kentucky Utilities
- Kentucky Power (AEP)
Kentucky bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $61 | $726 |
| Small house | 750 | $91 | $1,089 |
| Average household | 886 | $107 | $1,286 |
| Large house | 1200 | $145 | $1,742 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $182 | $2,178 |
Estimates use the Kentucky state-average rate of 12.10¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.