Electricity rates in Princeton, KY
Princeton (6,174 people, Caldwell 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 Princeton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Kenergy Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $202 | 48K | 691 |
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.16¢ | $176 | 41K | 986 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Caldwell County right now
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Outage history in Caldwell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,322 | 436 |
| Days with outages | 36 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,094 (52.1%) | 2,314 (39%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eddyville 12.8¢
- Dawson Springs 12.8¢
- Cadiz 14.2¢
- Marion 12.8¢
- Earlington 12.8¢
- Nortonville 12.8¢
- Clay 12.8¢
- Madisonville 12.8¢
- Calvert City 14.9¢
- Hopkinsville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 42445
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Princeton?
Most homes in Princeton 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 Princeton: Kenergy Corp. (16.47¢), Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op (14.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Princeton?
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 Princeton, KY?
4 utilities serve Princeton's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Kenergy Corp., Pennyrile Rural Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Princeton?
In 2025, customers in Caldwell County averaged 7 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 2,314 customers (39%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.