Rates by state / Kentucky / Duke Energy Kentucky
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Duke Energy Kentucky electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 0% above the Kentucky average of 13.9¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$128/mo
At 926 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.1%
5 years: +51.0%
Average rate by year
20209.2¢
202110.6¢
202213.2¢
202312.2¢
202413.4¢
202513.9¢
Duke Energy Kentucky bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Duke Energy Kentucky's 2025 average rate of 13.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Duke Energy Kentucky | Kentucky average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69 | $70 |
| 750 kWh | $104 | $104 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $139 | $139 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208 | $209 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277 | $278 |
Other utilities in Kentucky
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | 454,021 | 11.9¢ |
| Louisville Gas & Electric Co | 388,146 | 12.4¢ |
| Kentucky Power Co | 130,322 | 15.9¢ |
| South Kentucky Rural E C C | 65,346 | 13.6¢ |
| Owen Electric Coop Inc | 65,069 | 12.6¢ |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp | 61,870 | 12.6¢ |
| Warren Rural Elec Coop Corp | 61,500 | 12.7¢ |
| Salt River Electric Coop Corp | 54,002 | 10.9¢ |
Duke Energy Kentucky: common questions
- How much does Duke Energy Kentucky charge per kWh?
- Duke Energy Kentucky residential customers paid an average of 13.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Duke Energy Kentucky electric bill?
- The average Duke Energy Kentucky household used 926 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $128 a month at the average rate.
- Is Duke Energy Kentucky cheaper than other utilities in Kentucky?
- Duke Energy Kentucky's average rate is 0% above the Kentucky average of 13.9¢. 24 of 45 utilities in Kentucky have a lower average rate.
- Did Duke Energy Kentucky raise rates?
- Duke Energy Kentucky's average residential rate changed +3.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +51.0% since 2020.
- Is my Duke Energy Kentucky bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Kentucky homes and your rate with Duke Energy Kentucky's average.
Got a Duke Energy Kentucky bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.