Electricity rates in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Lexington-Fayette (314,488 people, Fayette County) is served by Kentucky Utilities Co.. Homes on Kentucky Utilities Co. pay about 12.80¢/kWh, 8% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Lexington-Fayette
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
Power outages in Fayette County right now
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Outage history in Fayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 674 | 159 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 40,101 (23.5%) | 111,273 (65.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (674 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Georgetown 12.8¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Midway 12.8¢
- Versailles 12.8¢
- Paris 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Richmond 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40505, 40512, 40522
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lexington-Fayette?
Most homes in Lexington-Fayette 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Lexington-Fayette?
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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
Kentucky Utilities Co. serves Lexington-Fayette.
How often does the power go out in Lexington-Fayette?
In 2025, customers in Fayette County averaged 2 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 111,273 customers (65.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.