Electricity rates in Covington, KY
Covington (40,997 people, Kenton County) is served by Duke Energy Kentucky. Homes on Duke Energy Kentucky pay about 14.06¢/kWh, 1% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Covington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Kentucky | Investor-owned utility | 14.06¢ | $130 | 141K | 184 |
Power outages in Kenton County right now
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Outage history in Kenton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 153 | 191 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,600 (7.5%) | 5,030 (6.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-01-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (153 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newport 14.1¢
- Park Hills 14.1¢
- Southgate 14.1¢
- Ludlow 14.1¢
- Wilder 14.1¢
- Bellevue 14.1¢
- Fort Wright 14.1¢
- Fort Mitchell 14.1¢
- Dayton 14.1¢
- Fort Thomas 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 41011, 41012, 41014, 41016, 41019
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Covington?
Most homes in Covington get power from Duke Energy Kentucky, where residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Covington?
About $130 a month, based on 926 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Kentucky customers) at 14.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Covington, KY?
Duke Energy Kentucky serves Covington.
How often does the power go out in Covington?
In 2025, customers in Kenton County averaged 3 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-21, when 5,030 customers (6.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.