Electricity rates in 40078 — Willisburg, KY
Homes in ZIP 40078 pay about 12.3¢ per kWh (Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, 2024 average). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 40078 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 40078
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp Cooperative | 12.3¢ 2024 | $144 | 60,641 |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp Cooperative | 10.9¢ 2024 | $131 | 53,479 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Washington County | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative · serves Washington County | 13.7¢ 2024 | $150 | 26,655 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Washington County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Kentucky price trend
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.
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 about 40078
How much does electricity cost in 40078?
About 12.3¢ per kWh for homes (Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $111.
Who is the electric utility for 40078?
Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, with about 60,641 residential customers in Kentucky; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in KY getting more expensive?
The Kentucky residential average was 13.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.