Electricity rates in Lancaster, KY
Lancaster (3,864 people, Garrard County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Utilities Co. pay about 12.80¢/kWh, 8% less than the Kentucky average.
What things cost to run in Lancaster
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Lancaster
| 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 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
Power outages in Garrard County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Garrard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 429 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,645 (19%) | 3,176 (36.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (429 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stanford 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
- Junction City 12.8¢
- Berea 10.7¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Brodhead 12.8¢
- Harrodsburg 12.8¢
- Richmond 12.8¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Jackson 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 40444
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lancaster?
Most homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster, KY?
3 utilities serve Lancaster's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster?
In 2025, customers in Garrard County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 3,176 customers (36.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.