Electricity rates in Nicholasville, KY
Nicholasville (29,754 people, Jessamine 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 Nicholasville
| 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 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
| City of Nicholasville | Municipal utility | 9.05¢ | $174 | 6,950 | — |
Power outages in Jessamine County right now
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Outage history in Jessamine County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 350 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,416 (22.5%) | 5,877 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (350 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
- Versailles 12.8¢
- Jackson 16.6¢
- Harrodsburg 12.8¢
- Richmond 12.8¢
- Lancaster 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40340, 40356
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nicholasville?
Most homes in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. (14.41¢), City of Nicholasville (9.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nicholasville?
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 Nicholasville, KY?
4 utilities serve Nicholasville's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp., City of Nicholasville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nicholasville?
In 2025, customers in Jessamine County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 5,877 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.