Utilities listed
45
Kentucky, 2025
Homes counted
2.09 million
Residential customers
Average price
13.13 cents
Per kWh, Kentucky
Average bill
$143.72
Per month
Utilities serving Kentucky homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in KY | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities | Investor-owned | 454,021 | 12.07 | $140.91 |
| Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) | Investor-owned | 388,146 | 12.42 | $116.37 |
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Investor-owned | 140,950 | 13.86 | $128.35 |
| Kentucky Power | Investor-owned | 130,322 | 15.95 | $196.99 |
| South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 65,346 | 13.55 | $143.30 |
| Owen Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 65,069 | 12.59 | $144.68 |
| Blue Grass Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 61,870 | 12.61 | $156.88 |
| Warren Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 61,500 | 12.67 | $167.10 |
| Salt River Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 54,002 | 10.94 | $137.72 |
| Jackson Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 49,590 | 14.76 | $174.77 |
| Kenergy | Cooperative | 47,514 | 16.29 | $200.19 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 40,704 | 13.86 | $172.34 |
| Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 36,631 | 12.78 | $147.19 |
| West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 32,248 | 14.17 | $171.47 |
| Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 29,572 | 15.26 | $157.74 |
| City of Bowling Green | Municipal | 27,433 | 12.15 | $109.97 |
| Inter County Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 26,993 | 13.70 | $158.35 |
| Clark Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 26,315 | 13.35 | $149.57 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 25,109 | 13.04 | $142.77 |
| Taylor County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 24,888 | 13.38 | $143.62 |
| Jackson Purchase Energy | Cooperative | 23,989 | 17.66 | $214.41 |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 23,845 | 13.03 | $140.48 |
| City of Owensboro | Municipal | 23,316 | 13.40 | $107.23 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Cooperative | 22,506 | 13.11 | $147.89 |
| Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 20,632 | 13.01 | $163.19 |
| City of Paducah | Municipal | 18,967 | 15.35 | $139.07 |
| City of Frankfort | Municipal | 17,258 | 11.11 | $116.13 |
| Shelby Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 17,245 | 13.95 | $177.81 |
| Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation | Cooperative | 16,861 | 15.21 | $145.00 |
| Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 14,471 | 15.99 | $161.18 |
| Big Sandy Rural Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 11,521 | 14.81 | $170.41 |
| Henderson City Utility Commission | Municipal | 10,505 | 10.90 | $105.97 |
| City of Hopkinsville | Municipal | 9,760 | 13.27 | $135.18 |
| Madisonville Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 6,923 | 11.92 | $109.66 |
| City of Murray | Municipal | 6,187 | 14.27 | $127.20 |
| City of Glasgow | Municipal | 5,675 | 13.96 | $137.93 |
| City of Berea Municipal Utility | Municipal | 4,698 | 9.52 | $103.56 |
| City of Franklin | Municipal | 4,621 | 13.42 | $139.85 |
| City of Mayfield Plant Board | Municipal | 4,351 | 13.87 | $126.98 |
| City of Russellville | Municipal | 3,098 | 12.61 | $129.33 |
| Gibson Electric Membership Corporation | Cooperative | 2,531 | 13.74 | $180.48 |
| City of Benton | Municipal | 1,891 | 14.95 | $160.89 |
| City of Jellico | Municipal | 1,755 | 14.08 | $159.66 |
| City of Fulton | Municipal | 1,195 | 14.11 | $139.12 |
| City of Hickman | Municipal | 813 | 14.99 | $146.68 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in KY counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Kentucky's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in KY | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 1,113,439 | 54.0% |
| Municipal utility | 17 | 148,446 | 7.2% |
| Electric cooperative | 24 | 800,952 | 38.8% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Kentucky utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 4 | 12.88 |
| Municipal utility | 17 | 12.83 |
| Electric cooperative | 24 | 13.59 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Bowling Green (27,433 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (65,346 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Kentucky utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileKentucky Utilities477 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileLG&E388 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileDuke Energy Kentucky141 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileKentucky Power130 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileSouth Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation65 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileOwen Electric Cooperative65 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileBlue Grass Energy Cooperative62 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileWarren Rural Electric Cooperative62 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileSalt River Electric Cooperative54 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
How Kentucky compares
The statewide average residential price is 13.13 cents per kWh and the average bill is $143.72 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Kentucky electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 10.90 cents at Henderson City Utility Commission to 17.66 cents at Jackson Purchase Energy.
Can you switch electric companies in Kentucky?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
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Kentucky electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Kentucky?
Kentucky Utilities serves the most residential customers in Kentucky, about 454 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Kentucky?
EIA lists 45 electric utilities with residential customers in Kentucky for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Kentucky utility has the lowest average price?
Among Kentucky utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Henderson City Utility Commission had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 10.90 cents per kWh and Jackson Purchase Energy had the highest at 17.66 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Kentucky?
Usually not. Households in Kentucky buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.