Electricity rates in Carlisle, KY
Carlisle (2,010 people, Nicholas County) is served by 4 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 Carlisle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.26¢ | $165 | 62K | 426 |
| Clark Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $157 | 26K | 918 |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.70¢ | $148 | 24K | 202 |
Power outages in Nicholas County right now
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Outage history in Nicholas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,119 | 412 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,647 (47%) | 1,907 (54.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,119 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paris 12.8¢
- Cynthiana 12.8¢
- Flemingsburg 12.8¢
- Mount Sterling 12.8¢
- Owingsville 12.8¢
- Camargo 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Jeffersonville 12.8¢
- Maysville 12.8¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40311
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carlisle?
Most homes in Carlisle 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 Carlisle: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢), Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op (13.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carlisle?
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 Carlisle, KY?
4 utilities serve Carlisle's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op, Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carlisle?
In 2025, customers in Nicholas County averaged 6 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 1,907 customers (54.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.