Electricity rates in London, KY
London (8,126 people, Laurel County) is served by 5 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 London
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Laurel County right now
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Outage history in Laurel County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 260 | 573 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,547 (9.9%) | 10,904 (30.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-02 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (260 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Corbin 12.8¢
- Annville 15.5¢
- Manchester 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- Brodhead 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
- Somerset 12.8¢
- Berea 10.7¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40741, 40742, 40743, 40744, 40745, 40750
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in London?
Most homes in London 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 London: Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢), South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in London?
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 London, KY?
5 utilities serve London's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Cumberland Valley Electric, South Kentucky Rural E C C, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in London?
In 2025, customers in Laurel County averaged 9 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 10,904 customers (30.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.