Electricity Price History in Kentucky

Electricity cost depends on monthly usage and your state's rate. Below are historical rate trends and price change metrics for Kentucky. Data comes from EIA residential retail sales.

Current rate
14.27 ¢/kWh
1-year increase
+14.8%
5-year increase
+36.4%

Price Trend

Kentucky electricity rate historyKentucky electricity rate history. 2021-02 to 2026-01. Values: 10.31¢, 10.98¢, 12.09¢, 11.84¢, 11.46¢, 11.59¢, 11.63¢, 11.78¢, 12.28¢, 12.49¢, 12.19¢, 11.99¢, 11.50¢, 12.05¢, 12.70¢, 12.85¢, 13.16¢, 13.28¢, 13.57¢, 13.48¢, 14.06¢, 13.87¢, 13.05¢, 12.83¢, 12.64¢, 12.28¢, 12.79¢, 12.69¢, 12.65¢, 12.51¢, 12.33¢, 12.61¢, 13.17¢, 13.29¢, 12.34¢, 12.24¢, 12.47¢, 12.99¢, 12.99¢, 12.93¢, 12.87¢, 12.45¢, 12.66¢, 12.41¢, 13.31¢, 13.75¢, 13.09¢, 12.43¢, 12.82¢, 13.20¢, 13.69¢, 13.85¢, 13.40¢, 13.13¢, 13.17¢, 13.56¢, 13.62¢, 13.70¢, 13.22¢, 14.27¢
2021-02 to 2026-01

Summary

Electricity prices in Kentucky have increased 36.4% over the past 5 years. One year ago the rate was 12.43¢/kWh; it is now 14.27¢/kWh. Five years ago the rate was 10.46¢/kWh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much have electricity prices changed in Kentucky?
Electricity prices in Kentucky have increased 36.4% over the past 5 years. The 1-year increase is 14.8%. The annualized 5-year increase is approximately 6.4% per year.
Why do electricity prices change?
Electricity prices change due to fuel costs (natural gas, coal, renewables), transmission and distribution investments, regulatory policies, demand patterns, and weather. State-level rates also reflect local generation mix and market structure.
Are electricity prices rising faster than inflation?
It varies by state and period. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that electricity prices have often risen faster than overall inflation in recent years due to grid modernization, renewable mandates, and fuel cost volatility. Compare your state's annualized increase to CPI inflation.

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