Kentucky Electricity Rates
Residential rate
15.02¢/kWh
-20% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#36
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$132
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $41.09 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $127.85 |
| Window AC unit | $32.88 |
| Portable AC unit | $40.18 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $54.79 |
| Heat pump water heater | $13.70 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $13.70 |
| Washing machine | $1.14 |
| Dishwasher | $5.94 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.48 |
| Chest freezer | $6.39 |
| Electric oven | $11.42 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Kentucky
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.61/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Kentucky rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.