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City of Vanceburg electricity rates

Municipal utility · Kentucky

Residential rate
16.29¢
per kWh incl. all charges
Avg. monthly bill
$262
1,606 kWh/month
vs. Kentucky
+17%
state avg 13.92¢
Homes served
2,587
49th cheapest of 54 in KY

City of Vanceburg is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,587 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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 Vanceburg bill estimates

Monthly useAt average all-in rateBase tariff charges*
500 kWh$81.45$65.46
1,000 kWh$162.90$119.01
1,500 kWh$244.35$167.09
2,000 kWh$325.80$215.17

*Residential Rate EL-01 (effective 2010-06-01, $4.96/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 Vanceburg residential rate plans

PlanEffectiveCustomer chargeEnergy charges
Residential Rate EL-012010-06-01$4.96 13.42¢ first 250 kWh, 10.78¢ first 500 kWh, 10.71¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.62¢ after
Fixed Load Rate EL-072010-06-01$5.68 12.45¢

Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.

City of Vanceburg rate history

City of Vanceburg annual average residential price 10¢11¢13¢14¢16¢ 201520172020202220242025 2015: 13¢2016: 12¢2017: 13¢2018: 13¢2020: 13¢2021: 13¢2022: 14¢2023: 15¢2024: 14¢2025: 15¢
City of VanceburgKentucky avg

2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (12.93¢ → 15.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.

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Reliability history

City of Vanceburg 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 Vanceburg's counties, customers averaged 12 hr 13 min without power.

CountyOutage min/customerDays with outagesPeak customers outWorst day
Lewis733631,4282025-04-03

City of Vanceburg service area

City of Vanceburg serves Lewis County in Kentucky.

Counties served by City of Vanceburg

Lewis

Programs, smart meters & solar

Smart meters (AMI) for homes100%
Time-based rate programsNone reported
Net-metered solar homes0 reported

City of Vanceburg at a glance

OwnershipMunicipal utility
Services—
Retail revenue (2025)$7,722,300
Electricity sold (2025)49,851 MWh
Balancing authorityPJM
EIA utility ID19716

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Frequently asked questions

What is City of Vanceburg's electricity rate?

City of Vanceburg residential customers pay an average of 16.29¢ 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 17% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.

What is the average City of Vanceburg electric bill?

About $262 a month. The average City of Vanceburg home uses 1,606 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $163.

How many customers does City of Vanceburg have?

City of Vanceburg serves 2,587 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 Vanceburg before making decisions.