Electricity rates in Williamsburg, KY
Williamsburg (5,293 people, Whitley 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 Williamsburg
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.80¢ | $149 | 454K | 197 |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $155 | 65K | 1,368 |
| Cumberland Valley Electric | Electric cooperative | 13.79¢ | $156 | 23K | 910 |
| City of Jellico | Municipal utility | 14.84¢ | $166 | 1,755 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Whitley County right now
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Outage history in Whitley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 354 | 412 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,937 (21.4%) | 3,468 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-30 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (354 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Corbin 12.8¢
- North Corbin 12.8¢
- Pine Knot 12.8¢
- Barbourville 12.8¢
- Whitley City 12.8¢
- Stearns 12.8¢
- Pineville 12.8¢
- Middlesboro 12.8¢
- London 12.8¢
- Somerset 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 40769
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Williamsburg?
Most homes in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: South Kentucky Rural E C C (14.64¢), Cumberland Valley Electric (13.79¢), City of Jellico (14.84¢).
What is the average electric bill in Williamsburg?
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 Williamsburg, KY?
5 utilities serve Williamsburg's ZIP codes: Kentucky Utilities Co., South Kentucky Rural E C C, Cumberland Valley Electric, City of Jellico, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Williamsburg?
In 2025, customers in Whitley County averaged 6 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 3,468 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.