Electricity rates in South Shore, KY
South Shore (1,101 people, Greenup County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Kentucky Power Co. pay about 16.65¢/kWh, 20% more than the Kentucky average.
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Electric companies serving South Shore
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.65¢ | $206 | 130K | 911 |
| Grayson Rural Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.82¢ | $170 | 14K | 2,391 |
Power outages in Greenup County right now
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Outage history in Greenup County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,579 | 302 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,077 (49.9%) | 1,531 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,579 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 41175
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Shore?
Most homes in South Shore get power from Kentucky Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.65¢/kWh including all charges. The Kentucky average is 13.92¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of South Shore: Grayson Rural Electric Co-op Corp. (16.82¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Shore?
About $206 a month, based on 1,235 kWh a month (the average for Kentucky Power Co. customers) at 16.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in South Shore, KY?
2 utilities serve South Shore's ZIP codes: Kentucky Power Co., Grayson Rural Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Shore?
In 2025, customers in Greenup County averaged 5 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-06, when 1,531 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.