Electricity cost in Kentucky

The average residential electric rate in Kentucky is 15.02¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 15.02¢ in 2026-04 and bottomed at 13.13¢ in 2025-07.

Monthly average rate, last 12 reported months

Month¢/kWh
2025-0513.85¢
2025-0613.4¢
2025-0713.13¢
2025-0813.17¢
2025-0913.56¢
2025-1013.62¢
2025-1113.7¢
2025-1213.22¢
2026-0114.27¢
2026-0213.42¢
2026-0314.88¢
2026-0415.02¢

Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.

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