Electricity rates in Richmond, KY
Richmond (33,533 people, Madison County) is served by 5 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 Richmond
| 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 |
| Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.52¢ | $184 | 50K | 915 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
| Clark Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.04¢ | $157 | 26K | 918 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 232 | 251 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,366 (19.3%) | 15,398 (31.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-18 | 2025-11-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (232 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Berea 10.7¢
- Nicholasville 12.8¢
- Irvine 12.8¢
- Lancaster 12.8¢
- Winchester 12.8¢
- Lexington 12.8¢
- Wilmore 12.8¢
- Clay City 15.5¢
- Mount Vernon 12.8¢
- Lexington-Fayette 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40475, 40476
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond 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 Richmond: Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp. (13.26¢), Jackson Energy Co-op Corp. (15.52¢), Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richmond?
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 Richmond, KY?
5 utilities serve Richmond's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Blue Grass Energy Co-op Corp., Jackson Energy Co-op Corp., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp., Clark Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 4 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-12, when 15,398 customers (31.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.