Electric Rates & Providers in Hopkins County, KY

Hopkins County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hopkins County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Throughout the last 12 months, Hopkins County had a 4.10% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

Hopkins County emitted 558,896,297.27 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 23rd highest polluting county out of 120 counties in Kentucky.

Residents of Hopkins County are paying, on average, 19.31% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 12.92 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Hopkins County is the 199th highest polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita.

Kentucky Utilities is the largest supplier in Hopkins County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

At $143.49, the Hopkins County average monthly residential electric bill is 8.06% higher than the state average bill.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    714,262 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.72 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    558,896,297 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,301.82 kg

Recent Energy News in Madisonville

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Madisonville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.5¢ per kWh

  • 0.45% lower than last month
  • 1.49% lower than February last year
  • 2.24% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 23.32% lower than the US average
  • 221st in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 180 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 43 since February last year
  • 6,810th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,515 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 552 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.72¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 3.61% lower than February last year
  • 0.93% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 24.89% lower than the US average
  • 365th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 5,971st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 148 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,774 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$134.81 per month

  • 39.97% lower than last month
  • 0.75% lower than February last year
  • 1.09% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 7.53% higher than the US average
  • 340th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 16,581st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8,291 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,443 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$140.42 per month

  • 0.06% lower than last month
  • 5.73% lower than February last year
  • 8.02% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 5.95% higher than the US average
  • 355th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 16,980th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 226 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,350 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.64¢ per kWh

  • 3.07% higher than last month
  • 0.85% lower than February last year
  • 0.89% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 7.19% lower than the US average
  • 313th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 37 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since February last year
  • 14,417th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 740 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 441 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.15¢ per kWh

  • 0.07% lower than last month
  • 4.49% lower than February last year
  • 3.59% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 13.99% lower than the US average
  • 410th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since February last year
  • 13,018th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 446 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,957 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$427.36 per month

  • 20.85% lower than last month
  • 0.34% higher than February last year
  • 30.82% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 74.45% lower than the US average
  • 64th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8,291st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,795 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 235 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$460.28 per month

  • 0.03% higher than last month
  • 5.15% lower than February last year
  • 24.9% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 71.98% lower than the US average
  • 125th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since February last year
  • 8,982nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,232 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

5.79¢ per kWh

  • 21.34% lower than last month
  • 16.2% lower than February last year
  • 19.51% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 41.26% lower than the US average
  • 31st in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 5,101st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,451 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,455 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.51¢ per kWh

  • 1.41% lower than last month
  • 15.91% lower than February last year
  • 11.23% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 36.23% lower than the US average
  • 37th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 300 since February last year
  • 3,227th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 485 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,397 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$195,903.26 per month

  • 36.52% lower than last month
  • 11.08% lower than February last year
  • 240.12% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 539.05% higher than the US average
  • 454th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,969th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 160 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 155 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$229,936.31 per month

  • 0.88% lower than last month
  • 48.83% lower than February last year
  • 255.22% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 574.53% higher than the US average
  • 454th in the state out of 484 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,879th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 250 since February last year

Madisonville, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Madisonville's citizens purchase residential electricity for 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 3.10% above Kentucky's average price of 12.45 cents, ranking the city at 402nd out of 556 cities in Kentucky for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 213,532.84 megawatt hours, Madisonville Municipal Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $108.21 per month, while the state average is $132.79.

In Madisonville, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 240,291,454.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 19th largest amount in Kentucky out of 556 cities. More importantly, the city averages 12,301.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madisonville

Madisonville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.102/kWh$224.58/mo.$88.86/mo.
402nd12.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madisonville
99th$108.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madisonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madisonville, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
KenergyBUNDLED14.27165.75656,87693,711,000
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.90128.25,784,106.13688,120,111
Madisonville Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED12.8898.7263,5828,191,000

Dawson Springs, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Dawson Springs' citizens purchase residential electricity for 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 4.43% below Kentucky's average price of 12.45 cents, ranking the city at 42nd out of 556 cities in Kentucky for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 15,614.14 megawatt hours, Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $128.2 per month, while the state average is $132.79.

In Dawson Springs, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 27,310,040.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 157th largest amount in Kentucky out of 556 cities. More importantly, the city averages 12,301.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dawson Springs

Dawson Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.092/kWh$214.84/mo.$81.36/mo.
42nd11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dawson Springs
155th$128.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dawson Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dawson Springs, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.90128.25,784,106.13688,120,111

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Earlington, KY Electricity Overview

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On average, Earlington's citizens purchase residential electricity for 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 4.43% below Kentucky's average price of 12.45 cents, ranking the city at 42nd out of 556 cities in Kentucky for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 11,714.91 megawatt hours, Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $128.2 per month, while the state average is $132.79.

In Earlington, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 13,199,853.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 232nd largest amount in Kentucky out of 556 cities. More importantly, the city averages 12,301.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Earlington

Earlington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.092/kWh$214.84/mo.$81.36/mo.
42nd11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Earlington
155th$128.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Earlington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Earlington, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.90128.25,784,106.13688,120,111

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Hopkins County, Kentucky Details

Hopkins County, Kentucky Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Hopkins County, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are heavily restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Hopkins County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 electricity providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.15% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 1999th best in the nation and a state rank of 112th best out of 3230 and 120 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Hopkins County, Kentucky

Providers In Each City in Hopkins County:

  • Dawson Springs, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • Earlington, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • Hanson, Kentucky:
    • Kenergy: 100.00%
  • Madisonville, Kentucky:
    • Kenergy: 7.42%
    • Madisonville Municipal Utilities: 77.27%
    • Kentucky Utilities: 15.31%
  • Mortons Gap, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • Nebo, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • Nortonville, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • St. Charles, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%
  • White Plains, Kentucky:
    • Kentucky Utilities: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

By total revenue, Kentucky Utilities is the largest electricity company in Hopkins County, Kentucky.

How many electric companies offer service in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Hopkins County, Kentucky.

What electricity companies offer service in Hopkins County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Kentucky Utilities38,057
2Madisonville Municipal Utilities8,423
3Kenergy4,748

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29