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

Louisville Electric System electricity rates

Louisville Electric System (municipal) residential customers paid about 10.9¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $113 for 1,041 kWh a month.

Avg. home price10.9¢per kWh
Residential customers2,444MS, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,041kWh
Commercial11.7¢per kWh
Industrial6.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with Louisville Electric System

500 kWh / month$54
900 kWh / month$98
1,050 kWh / month · avg. use$114
1,200 kWh / month$131

Monthly cost at the average price of 10.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Mississippi averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+6%13.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+25.9%11.5¢
Record high16.8¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2391,655 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.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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 Louisville Electric System’s electricity rate?

About 10.9¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Louisville Electric System electric bill?

$113 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,041 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Louisville Electric System cheaper than the Mississippi average?

Yes: 10.9¢ versus the Mississippi average of 14.4¢ (Aug 2026).