Electricity rates in Paris, KY
Paris (9,870 people, Bourbon 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 Paris
| 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 |
| City of Paris | Municipal utility | 10.66¢ | $98 | 3,411 | — |
Power outages in Bourbon County right now
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Outage history in Bourbon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 895 | 505 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 71 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,287 (44.3%) | 1,979 (26.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (895 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cynthiana 12.8¢
- Carlisle 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
- Georgetown 12.8¢
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Mount Sterling 12.8¢
- Midway 12.8¢
- Camargo 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40361, 40362
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paris?
Most homes in Paris 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 Paris: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Clark Energy Co-op (14.04¢), City of Paris (10.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paris?
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 Paris, KY?
4 utilities serve Paris's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op, City of Paris. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paris?
In 2025, customers in Bourbon County averaged 8 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 71 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-14, when 1,979 customers (26.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.