Electricity rates in Manchester, KY
Manchester (1,401 people, Clay County) is served by 4 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 Manchester
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 864 | 763 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 103 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,834 (32.7%) | 2,322 (19.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (864 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Annville 15.5¢
- London 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Corbin 12.8¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
- Beattyville 12.8¢
- Hazard 16.6¢
- Harlan 12.8¢
- Williamsburg 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40962
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Manchester?
Most homes in Manchester 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 Manchester: Kentucky Power Co. (16.65¢), Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Manchester?
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 Manchester, KY?
4 utilities serve Manchester's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Kentucky Power Co., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Cumberland Valley Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Manchester?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 12 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 103 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 2,322 customers (19.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.