Duke Energy Kentucky Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Duke Energy Kentucky and how they compare to the Kentucky average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Duke Energy Kentucky average $119.52/month at 13.44¢/kWh — below the Kentucky average of $160.20.
Where Duke Energy Kentucky rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.2¢/kWh | $90.22/mo | 128,049 |
| 2020 | 9.18¢/kWh | $87.32/mo | 130,434 |
| 2021 | 10.58¢/kWh | $100.99/mo | 130,738 |
| 2022 | 13.18¢/kWh | $124.40/mo | 134,068 |
| 2023 | 12.15¢/kWh | $104.35/mo | 136,696 |
| 2024 | 13.44¢/kWh | $119.52/mo | 139,405 |
Rate context in Kentucky
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Duke Energy Kentucky's 2024 annual figure.
Duke Energy Kentucky vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Duke Energy Kentucky | Kentucky (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $119.52/mo | $160.20/mo |
| Rate | 13.44¢/kWh | 14.26¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Duke Energy Kentucky?
Duke Energy Kentucky residential customers averaged $119.52 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,434.24 per year.
What does Duke Energy Kentucky charge per kWh?
Duke Energy Kentucky averaged 13.44¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Duke Energy Kentucky compare to the Kentucky average?
Duke Energy Kentucky bills average $119.52 — lower than the Kentucky average of $160.20 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Duke Energy Kentucky serve?
Duke Energy Kentucky served 139,405 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in KY.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Duke Energy Kentucky. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.