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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.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$253.44$3,083.52
Central Air Conditioner3500W$135.83$1,652.57
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$85.54$1,040.69
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$83.16$1,011.78
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$65.34$794.97
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$55.44$674.52
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$47.52$578.16
Space Heater1500W$44.55$542.03
Infrared Heater1500W$35.64$433.62
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$35.64$433.62
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$32.67$397.49
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$29.94$364.24
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$22.65$275.59
Ductless Mini-Split900W$21.38$260.17
Window Air Conditioner900W$17.11$208.14
Ceramic Heater1500W$16.63$202.36
Dehumidifier500W$16.63$202.36
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$11.88$144.54
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$11.88$144.54
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$10.69$130.09
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$9.50$115.63
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$9.50$115.63
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$7.92$96.36
Heated Drying Rack200W$6.34$77.09
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$5.35$65.04
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$5.35$65.04
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$4.75$57.82
Dishwasher1200W$4.75$57.82
Heat Pump Dryer800W$4.75$57.82
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$4.75$57.82
Refrigerator150W$4.70$57.24
Upright Freezer130W$4.32$52.61
Attic Fan300W$4.28$52.03
Whole-House Fan450W$4.28$52.03
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$4.28$52.03
Air Purifier40W$3.80$46.25
Electric Range/Stove2500W$3.71$45.17
Induction Cooktop1800W$3.56$43.36
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$3.56$43.36
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$3.56$43.36
Deep Fryer1700W$3.37$40.95
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$3.27$39.75
Box Fan100W$3.17$38.54
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$3.17$38.54
Home Theater Projector250W$2.97$36.14
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$2.97$36.14
Chest Freezer100W$2.85$34.69
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$2.85$34.69
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$2.85$34.69
Mini Fridge85W$2.83$34.40
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$2.69$32.76
Wine Cooler90W$2.57$31.22
PlayStation 5200W$2.38$28.91
Treadmill750W$2.23$27.10
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.18$26.50
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.14$26.02
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.06$25.05
Microwave Oven1000W$1.98$24.09
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$1.98$24.09
Sous Vide Cooker800W$1.90$23.13
Countertop Ice Maker150W$1.90$23.13
Xbox Series X/S160W$1.90$23.13
LED TV (65-inch)115W$1.82$22.16
Laptop50W$1.78$21.68
32-inch Monitor45W$1.60$19.51
Electric Blanket100W$1.58$19.27
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$1.58$19.27
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$1.58$19.27
Electric Griddle1500W$1.49$18.07
Electric Wok1500W$1.49$18.07
Ceiling Fan60W$1.43$17.34
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.43$17.34
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.43$17.34
Air Fryer1500W$1.34$16.26
Humidifier50W$1.27$15.42
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.27$15.42
Tower Fan50W$1.19$14.45
A/V Receiver100W$1.19$14.45
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.19$14.45
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.19$14.45
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.19$14.45
Waffle Iron1100W$1.09$13.25
27-inch Monitor30W$1.07$13.01
Hair Dryer1800W$1.07$13.01
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$0.99$12.05
Toaster Oven1400W$0.97$11.80
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$0.95$11.56
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$0.95$11.56
Aquarium Light30W$0.95$11.56
Wi-Fi Router10W$0.95$11.56
Cable/DSL Modem10W$0.95$11.56
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$0.89$10.84
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$0.86$10.41
Desk Fan25W$0.79$9.64
Yogurt Maker25W$0.79$9.64
Halogen Bulb50W$0.79$9.64
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$0.76$9.25
External Hard Drive8W$0.76$9.25
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$0.76$9.25
Security System Panel8W$0.76$9.25
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.71$8.67
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.71$8.67
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.69$8.43
Electric Kettle1500W$0.59$7.23
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.59$7.23
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.57$6.94
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.57$6.94
Rice Cooker500W$0.55$6.75
Bread Machine550W$0.54$6.62
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.51$6.17
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.48$5.78
Soundbar30W$0.48$5.78
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.48$5.78
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.48$5.78
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.48$5.78
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.38$4.63
Video Doorbell4W$0.38$4.63
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.38$4.63
Toaster850W$0.34$4.10
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.32$3.85
Range Hood150W$0.30$3.61
Smart Thermostat3W$0.29$3.47
Clothes Iron1200W$0.29$3.47
Recessed Can Light12W$0.29$3.47
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.29$3.47
Food Processor700W$0.28$3.37
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.27$3.25
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.25$3.08
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.24$2.89
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.24$2.89
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.24$2.89
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.24$2.89
Well Pump1100W$0.22$2.65
Espresso Machine1350W$0.21$2.60
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.20$2.41
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.19$2.31
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.18$2.17
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.18$2.17
Floor Lamp15W$0.18$2.17
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.15$1.81
Nintendo Switch18W$0.14$1.73
Stand Mixer325W$0.13$1.57
Blu-ray Player15W$0.12$1.45
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.12$1.45
Security Flood Light30W$0.12$1.45
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.12$1.45
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.10$1.25
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.10$1.16
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.10$1.16
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.10$1.16
Juicer400W$0.08$0.96
Blender600W$0.07$0.87
Tablet Charger15W$0.07$0.87
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.06$0.77
Phone Charger5W$0.06$0.77
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.06$0.72
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.06$0.72
Paper Shredder250W$0.05$0.60
Garbage Disposal550W$0.04$0.53
Hand Mixer200W$0.04$0.48
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.04$0.48
Table Lamp10W$0.04$0.48
Sump Pump800W$0.03$0.39
Immersion Blender250W$0.03$0.36
Laser Printer500W$0.02$0.24
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.19
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.07
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.03
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.02
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

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