City of Princeton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kentucky
City of Princeton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,802 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Princeton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.65 | $59.17 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.30 | $108.67 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.95 | $158.17 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.60 | $207.66 |
*Residential (effective 2012-05-01, $9.68/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 Princeton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-05-01 | $9.68 | 9.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Princeton rate history
2015–2025: -8% change in the average residential rate (12.90¢ → 11.92¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Princeton | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 5 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.10 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 5 | 172 | 121 |
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 Princeton's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 436 | 51 | 2,314 | 2025-05-27 |
City of Princeton service area
City of Princeton serves Caldwell County in Kentucky.
Caldwell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Princeton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,129,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 110,173 MWh |
| Balancing authority | LGEE |
| EIA utility ID | 15386 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Princeton's electricity rate?
City of Princeton residential customers pay an average of 12.53¢ 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 10% below the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Princeton electric bill?
About $303 a month. The average City of Princeton home uses 2,415 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Princeton have?
City of Princeton serves 3,802 residential customers in Kentucky, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Princeton?
In 2019, the average City of Princeton customer was without power for 5 min (SAIDI) over 0.10 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Princeton before making decisions.