Duke Energy Kentucky electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Kentucky · RFC region · PJM
Duke Energy Kentucky is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 140,950 homes in Kentucky. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Duke Energy Kentucky bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $281.20 |
Duke Energy Kentucky rate history
2015–2025: +60% change in the average residential rate (8.64¢ → 13.86¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Duke Energy Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 184 | 408 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.88 | 1.91 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 29 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 98 | 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 Duke Energy Kentucky's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | 452 | 29 | 828 | 2025-07-20 |
| Campbell | 422 | 44 | 10,020 | 2025-04-03 |
| Pendleton | 314 | 45 | 2,799 | 2025-04-03 |
| Grant | 235 | 57 | 2,436 | 2025-06-28 |
| Kenton | 191 | 50 | 5,030 | 2025-01-21 |
| Boone | 100 | 40 | 2,393 | 2025-06-19 |
Duke Energy Kentucky service area
Duke Energy Kentucky serves 6 counties in Kentucky and 35 ZIP codes.
Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton
Cities: Covington, Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Burlington, Newport, Oakbrook, Alexandria, Edgewood, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, Francisville, Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill, Cold Spring, Hebron, Bellevue, Union, Fort Wright, Dayton, Ludlow, Crescent Springs, Williamstown, Walton, Southgate, Crittenden, Crestview Hills, Wilder, Park Hills, Lakeside Park, Claryville, Dry Ridge, Verona, Silver Grove, Ryland Heights
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 143,608 |
| Time-based rate programs | Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 819 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,027 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 15,052 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,167,672 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 15,119 MWh |
Duke Energy Kentucky at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.28¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $498,940,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,085,158 MWh |
| Peak demand | 840 MW summer · 784 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 59% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 6.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 19446 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Duke Energy Kentucky's electricity rate?
Duke Energy Kentucky residential customers pay an average of 14.06¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 1% above the Kentucky average of 13.92¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Duke Energy Kentucky electric bill?
About $130 a month. The average Duke Energy Kentucky home uses 926 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does Duke Energy Kentucky have?
Duke Energy Kentucky serves 140,950 residential customers and 155,775 customers in total in Kentucky, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Duke Energy Kentucky?
In 2025, the average Duke Energy Kentucky customer was without power for 3 hr 4 min (SAIDI) over 0.88 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 98 min. The Kentucky average was 6 hr 48 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Duke Energy Kentucky offer time-of-use rates?
Duke Energy Kentucky reports offering peak-time rebates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Duke Energy Kentucky offer net metering for solar?
Duke Energy Kentucky had 1,027 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 7.0 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Duke Energy Kentucky before making decisions.