Electricity rates in Bardstown, KY
Bardstown (13,091 people, Nelson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Utilities Co. pay about 12.80¢/kWh, 8% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Bardstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 11.51¢ | $145 | 54K | 512 |
Power outages in Nelson County right now
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Outage history in Nelson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,378 | 489 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,906 (13%) | 4,232 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,378 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bloomfield 12.8¢
- Lebanon Junction 12.8¢
- Springfield 12.8¢
- Taylorsville 12.8¢
- Mount Washington 13.3¢
- Shepherdsville 13.3¢
- Hebron Estates 13.3¢
- Lebanon 12.8¢
- Elk Creek 12.8¢
- Pioneer Village 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 40004
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bardstown?
Most homes in Bardstown get power from Kentucky Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.80¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bardstown: Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. (11.51¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bardstown?
About $149 a month, based on 1,164 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Utilities Co. customers) at 12.80¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bardstown, KY?
2 utilities serve Bardstown's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Salt River Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bardstown?
In 2025, customers in Nelson County averaged 8 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-06, when 4,232 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.