Electricity rates in Springfield, KY
Springfield (3,055 people, Washington County) is served by 3 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 Springfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 11.51¢ | $145 | 54K | 512 |
| Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $167 | 27K | 293 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 669 | 465 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,402 (43.6%) | 1,015 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-11-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (669 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lebanon 12.8¢
- Bardstown 12.8¢
- Bloomfield 12.8¢
- Harrodsburg 12.8¢
- Jackson 16.6¢
- Junction City 12.8¢
- Campbellsville 12.8¢
- Danville 12.8¢
- Taylorsville 12.8¢
- Hodgenville 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40069
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Springfield?
Most homes in Springfield 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 Springfield: Salt River Electric Co-op Corp. (11.51¢), Inter County Energy Co-op Corp. (14.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Springfield?
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 Springfield, KY?
3 utilities serve Springfield's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., Salt River Electric Co-op Corp., Inter County Energy Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Springfield?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 7 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-21, when 1,015 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.