City of Paris electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky
City of Paris is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,411 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.66¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Paris bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.30 | $21.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $106.60 | $37.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $159.90 | $53.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $213.20 | $69.25 |
*Residential Power (effective 2014-06-19, $1.69/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Paris residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Power | 2014-06-19 | $1.69 | 0.00¢ first 16 kWh, 7.35¢ first 50 kWh, 5.20¢ first 100 kWh, 3.86¢ first 200 kWh, 3.62¢ first 400 kWh, 3.21¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Paris rate history
2015–2025: +0% change in the average residential rate (10.13¢ → 10.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Paris doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Paris's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 505 | 71 | 1,979 | 2025-08-14 |
City of Paris service area
City of Paris serves Bourbon County in Kentucky and 1 ZIP codes.
Bourbon
Cities: Paris
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Paris at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,833,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 37,830 MWh |
| Balancing authority | LGEE |
| EIA utility ID | 14459 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Paris's electricity rate?
City of Paris residential customers pay an average of 10.66¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 23% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Paris electric bill?
About $98 a month. The average City of Paris home uses 924 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $107.
How many customers does City of Paris have?
City of Paris serves 3,411 residential customers in Kentucky, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Paris before making decisions.