How Kentucky Utilities compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Kentucky Utilities, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson City Utility Comm | 10.84 | 10,320 | -1.01 | -$109 |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | 53,479 | -0.96 | -$104 |
| City of Frankfort | 11.23 | 17,200 | -0.62 | -$67 |
| Madisonville Municipal Utils | 11.68 | 6,919 | -0.17 | -$18 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co (this page) | 11.85 | 450,673 | — | — |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | 11.98 | 60,701 | +0.13 | +$15 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 12.28 | 384,902 | +0.44 | +$47 |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | 12.32 | 60,641 | +0.47 | +$51 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp | 12.52 | 20,529 | +0.67 | +$73 |
| City of Hopkinsville | 12.53 | 9,832 | +0.68 | +$74 |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | 12.55 | 63,984 | +0.70 | +$76 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. | 12.87 | 22,478 | +1.02 | +$110 |
32 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Kentucky Utilities. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Kentucky Utilities customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Kentucky Utilities customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Kentucky Utilities premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | City of Berea Municipal Utility | 9.04 | +$303 |
| Henderson | Henderson City Utility Comm | 10.84 | +$109 |
| Anderson | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
| Bullitt | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
| Larue | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
| Marion | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
| Mercer | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
| Nelson | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$104 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 77 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.98 | 11.85 | -1.1% |
| Residential customers | 446,660 | 450,673 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Kentucky electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Kentucky Utilities bill
Kentucky is a regulated retail market — Kentucky Utilities customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ky.gov.
Counties served (KY, EIA-861 2024)
Adair · Anderson · Ballard · Barren · Bath · Bell · Bourbon · Boyle · Bracken · Bullitt · Caldwell · Campbell · Carlisle · Carroll · Casey · Christian · Clark · Clay · Crittenden · Daviess · Edmonson · Estill · Fayette · Fleming · Franklin · Fulton · Gallatin · Garrard · Grant · Grayson · Green · Hardin · Harlan · Harrison · Hart · Henderson · Henry · Hickman · Hopkins · Jessamine · Knox · Larue · Laurel · Lee · Lincoln · Livingston · Lyon · Madison · Marion · Mason · McCracken · McCreary · McLean · Mercer · Montgomery · Muhlenberg · Nelson · Nicholas · Ohio · Oldham · Owen · Pendleton · Pulaski · Robertson · Rockcastle · Rowan · Russell · Scott · Shelby · Spencer · Taylor · Trimble · Union · Washington · Webster · Whitley · Woodford
Head-to-head comparisons
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Louisville Gas & Electric Co
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Duke Energy Kentucky
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Kentucky Power Co
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs South Kentucky Rural E C C
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Owen Electric Coop Inc
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Salt River Electric Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Kentucky Utilities Co more expensive than other Kentucky utilities?
- Kentucky Utilities Co customers paid an average 11.85 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Kentucky volume-weighted average of 12.80 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Kentucky Utilities Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Kentucky has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.ky.gov).
- How many customers does Kentucky Utilities Co have?
- 450,673 residential customers in Kentucky in 2024 across 77 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.