KY · ranked #39 in the US
Kentucky residential rate: 13.2¢/kWh
That's 20% lower than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Coal-fired generation and heavy electric-heat penetration in rural areas produce a true dual peak.
Estimated cost
$44.55/month
$1.49 per day$542.03 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Kentucky.
Typical monthly running cost at 13.2¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Kentucky
- Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E)
- Kentucky Utilities (KU)
- Kentucky Power (AEP)
- Duke Energy Kentucky
Deregulation status
none
In Kentucky your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.
Sources: www.eia.gov · psc.ky.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13