EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Duke Energy Kentucky electricity rates

Duke Energy Kentucky (investor owned) residential customers paid about 14.0¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $120 for 889 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.0¢per kWh
Residential customers139,405KY, 2024
Avg. monthly use889kWh
Commercial11.3¢per kWh
Industrial9.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with Duke Energy Kentucky

500 kWh / month$70
900 kWh / month · avg. use$126
1,200 kWh / month$168

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Kentucky averageU.S. averageDuke Energy Kentucky
Aug 202613.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5.3%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+18.7%11.6¢
Record high15.0¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1881,364 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Duke Energy Kentucky’s electricity rate?

About 14.0¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Duke Energy Kentucky electric bill?

$120 a month in 2024, for an average of 889 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Duke Energy Kentucky cheaper than the Kentucky average?

No: 14.0¢ versus the Kentucky average of 13.8¢ (Aug 2026).