Louisville Gas & Electric Co residential customers paid an average of 12.28¢/kWh in 2024 —
4% below the Kentucky average of 12.80¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 384,902 residential customers across 9 KY counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Salt River Electric Coop (10.88¢), works out about $151/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Louisville Gas & Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Louisville Gas & Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | 53,479 | -1.40 | -$151 |
| City of Frankfort | 11.23 | 17,200 | -1.05 | -$114 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | 450,673 | -0.44 | -$47 |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co (this page) | 12.28 | 384,902 | — | — |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | 12.32 | 60,641 | +0.04 | +$4 |
| Nolin Rural Electric Coop Corp | 13.08 | 35,855 | +0.80 | +$86 |
| Farmers Rural Electric Coop Corp | 13.08 | 24,889 | +0.80 | +$86 |
| Shelby Energy Coop, Inc | 13.21 | 17,437 | +0.93 | +$101 |
| Meade County Rural E C C | 14.27 | 29,248 | +1.99 | +$215 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Louisville Gas & Electric. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Louisville Gas & Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Louisville Gas & Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Louisville Gas & Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$151 |
| Jefferson | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$151 |
| Shelby | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$151 |
| Spencer | Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 10.88 | +$151 |
| Hardin | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$47 |
| Henry | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$47 |
| Oldham | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$47 |
| Trimble | Kentucky Utilities Co | 11.85 | +$47 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.40 | 12.28 | -0.9% |
| Residential customers | 381,561 | 384,902 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Kentucky electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Louisville Gas & Electric bill
Kentucky is a regulated retail market — Louisville Gas & Electric customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ky.gov.
Counties served (KY, EIA-861 2024)
Bullitt · Hardin · Henry · Jefferson · Meade · Oldham · Shelby · Spencer · Trimble
Head-to-head comparisons
- Kentucky Utilities Co vs Louisville Gas & Electric Co
- Louisville Gas & Electric Co vs Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
- Louisville Gas & Electric Co vs Salt River Electric Coop Corp
Questions people ask
- Is Louisville Gas & Electric Co more expensive than other Kentucky utilities?
- Louisville Gas & Electric Co customers paid an average 12.28 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the Kentucky volume-weighted average of 12.80 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Louisville Gas & Electric 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 Louisville Gas & Electric Co have?
- 384,902 residential customers in Kentucky in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.