Electricity rates in Mount Sterling, KY
Mount Sterling (7,208 people, Montgomery 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 Mount Sterling
| 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 |
| Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.70¢ | $148 | 24K | 202 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 686 | 296 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,064 (39.1%) | 2,451 (15.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (686 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Camargo 12.8¢
- Jeffersonville 12.8¢
- Owingsville 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Clay City 15.5¢
- Stanton 15.5¢
- Carlisle 12.8¢
- Paris 12.8¢
- Irvine 12.8¢
- Flemingsburg 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40353
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Sterling?
Most homes in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢), Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op (13.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Sterling?
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 Mount Sterling, KY?
4 utilities serve Mount Sterling's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op, Fleming-Mason Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Sterling?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 4 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,451 customers (15.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.