Caldwell County, KY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Caldwell County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Caldwell County, KY is $166.05
  • The average electricity rate in Caldwell County, KY is 13.96¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Caldwell County, KY

The average residential electric bill in Caldwell County, KY is $166.05 per month. Caldwell County, KY is the 70th most expensive county in Kentucky for electricity.

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Caldwell County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Residents of Caldwell County use enough electricity to emit 13,116.99 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 197th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the nation.

Emitting 165,811,861.66 kilograms of CO2 gases, Caldwell County has the 1328th worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the nation.

With a state average residential electricity bill of $144.81, Caldwell County citizens, on average, pay about 14.67% more than other citizens per month for electricity.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Caldwell County is 13.96 cents. This is around 16.00% below the nationwide average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

Kenergy is the largest electricity provider in Caldwell County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Caldwell County is the 2313th largest county by population in the country, with 12,641 residents calling the county home.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    210,049 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    165,811,862 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    13,116.99 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Princeton

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Princeton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

14.2¢ per kWh

  • 6.59% higher than last month
  • 6.05% higher than November last year
  • 3.1% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 16.65% lower than the US average
  • 343rd in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 66 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since November last year
  • 9,627th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,342 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 444 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.06¢ per kWh

  • 0.52% higher than last month
  • 1.19% higher than November last year
  • 2.36% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 20.78% lower than the US average
  • 342nd in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since November last year
  • 7,314th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 157 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,516 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$109.83 per month

  • 3.2% lower than last month
  • 8.04% higher than November last year
  • 2.88% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 7.11% lower than the US average
  • 162nd in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 156 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since November last year
  • 12,323rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,021 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,493 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$138.53 per month

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 14.99% higher than November last year
  • 0.56% higher than the Kentucky average
  • 2.61% lower than the US average
  • 299th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 146 since November last year
  • 15,475th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 243 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,601 since November last year

Princeton, KY Electricity Overview

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Princeton's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.20% above Kentucky's average rate of 13.04 cents, resulting in the city ranking 342nd best for average electricity price out of 556 cities in Kentucky. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $146.54, while the Princeton average is 5.47% less at $138.53 per month. Selling an estimated 26,361.49 megawatt hours per year, Princeton Electric Plant Board is the largest vendor in the city.

As the 74th worst ranked city out of 556 cities in the state, Princeton emits 81,404,035.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 13,116.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 4th worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Princeton have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeton

Princeton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.112/kWh$188.86/mo.$81.67/mo.
342nd13.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Princeton
299th$138.53Average residential monthly electricity bill for Princeton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Princeton, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.79133.096,114,126.6720,762,646
Pennyrile ElectricBUNDLED13.27161.36591,24378,464,000
Princeton Electric Plant BoardBUNDLED13.68144.6533,315.34,556,267.18

Fredonia, KY Electricity Overview

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Fredonia's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.72% below Kentucky's average rate of 13.04 cents, resulting in the city ranking 89th best for average electricity price out of 556 cities in Kentucky. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $128.96. This is 10.95% less than the Kentucky average bill of $144.81. Kentucky Utilities has an estimated 79 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.

As the 386th worst ranked city out of 556 cities in the state, Fredonia emits 5,220,561.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 13,116.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 473rd worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Fredonia have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fredonia

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.092/kWh$227.79/mo.$81.36/mo.
89th11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fredonia
218th$128.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fredonia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fredonia, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kentucky UtilitiesBUNDLED11.79133.096,114,126.6720,762,646

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Caldwell County, Kentucky Production Fuel Makeup

Caldwell County, Kentucky Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity suppliers in Caldwell County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Caldwell County is 3.90%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Kentucky Utilities, Kenergy, and Pennyrile Electric. With a United States average energy loss of 2.43%, Caldwell County is ranked as the 1121st best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Caldwell County, Kentucky by total customer count is Kentucky Utilities.

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

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Caldwell County, Kentucky.

Which electricity companies offer service in Caldwell County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Kentucky Utilities8,556
2Princeton Electric Plant Board3,534
3Kenergy3,075
4Pennyrile Electric1,866

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-06-04