Electricity rates in Lexington, KY
Lexington (320,347 people, Fayette County) is served by 3 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 Lexington
| 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 |
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-Fayette 12.8¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Versailles 12.8¢
- Midway 12.8¢
- Georgetown 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Richmond 12.8¢
- Paris 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, 40517, 40522, 40523, 40524, 40526, 40533, 40536, 40544, 40546, 40550, 40555, 40574, 40575, 40576, 40577, 40578, 40579, 40580, 40581, 40582, 40583, 40588, 40591, 40598
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lexington?
Most homes in Lexington 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 Lexington: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lexington?
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, KY?
3 utilities serve Lexington's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lexington?
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.