Electricity rates in Louisville, KY
Louisville (624,444 people, Jefferson County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Louisville Gas & Electric Co. pay about 13.26¢/kWh, 5% less than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving Louisville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.26¢ | $124 | 388K | 228 |
| Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 11.51¢ | $145 | 54K | 512 |
| Shelby Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.67¢ | $187 | 17K | 245 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 408 | 275 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 54,284 (13.9%) | 141,810 (36.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (408 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Audubon Park 13.3¢
- Shively 13.3¢
- Indian Hills 13.3¢
- Saint Matthews 13.3¢
- Watterson Park 13.3¢
- Indian Hills Cherokee Section 13.3¢
- Saint Dennis 13.3¢
- West Buechel 13.3¢
- Northfield 13.3¢
- Windy Hills 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 40201, 40202, 40203, 40204, 40205, 40206, 40207, 40208, 40209, 40210, 40211, 40212, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40218, 40219, 40220, 40221, 40222, 40223, 40224, 40225, 40228, 40229, 40231, 40232, 40233, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245, 40250, 40251, 40252, 40253, 40255, 40256
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Louisville?
Most homes in Louisville get power from Louisville Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.26¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Louisville: Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. (11.51¢), Shelby Energy Co-op (14.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Louisville?
About $124 a month, based on 937 kWh a month (the average for Louisville Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 13.26¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Louisville, KY?
3 utilities serve Louisville's ZIP codes: Louisville Gas & Electric Co., Salt River Electric Co-op Corp., Shelby Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Louisville?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 4 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 141,810 customers (36.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.