Duke Energy Kentucky

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About Duke Energy Kentucky

Duke Energy Kentucky is an investor owned organization serving 37 cities in Kentucky. On average, Duke Energy Kentucky's consumers pay a residential electricity rate of 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the provider at 44th out of 61 suppliers in the state and 1478th out of 2923 in the US. They sold 3,850,451 megawatt hours in 2020 by way of retail accounts and 379,710 megawatt hours via wholesale sales. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 51.64% of the electricity sourced by the company and the purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 48.36%. In 2020, they made a total of $344,846,200 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 2.62% of their revenue come from wholesale electricity sales and 96.34% from retail sales to end users.

The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $129.38, while the Duke Energy Kentucky average is 10.18% less at $116.56 per month. This is the 29th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Of the 3509 electricity suppliers that we track in the nation, Duke Energy Kentucky is the 133rd largest producer of megawatt hours from solar energy sources. The supplier ranks as the 116th highest generator of megawatt hours created using coal out of 3509 electricity suppliers in the US. With 2,427,334.01 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels, the supplier is the 183rd largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the country out of 3509 providers.

Duke Energy Kentucky Net Metering

Duke Energy Kentucky allows customers of the company to participate in net metering programs. Without net metering, solar panel purchased are significantly less attractive economically, as citizens have no way to sell extra energy back to their electric company.

Energy Loss

All companies who generate electricity have some energy loss via heat dissipation or alternative causes. Duke Energy Kentucky is no different, as they average a yearly loss of approximately 5.99% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a ranking of 1142nd best out of 3509 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 42nd best out of 58 in Kentucky.

Duke Energy Kentucky Rate & Electric Bills

Duke Energy Kentucky residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.137/kWh$0.081/kWh$164.33/mo.$60.50/mo.
1478th12.08¢Duke Energy Kentucky's Average residential price per kWh
1684th$116.56Average monthly electricity bill for Duke Energy Kentucky's residential customers

Duke Energy Kentucky Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Parent Company:Duke Energy
  • Headquarters:6293 Beaver Road
    Union , Kentucky 41091
    United States of America
  • CEO:Lynn J. Good

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Quick Facts About Duke Energy Kentucky

Duke Energy Kentucky produces 0.47% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 443rd out of the 3509 providers we track in the US.

Duke Energy Kentucky's production facilities produce 66,086.36 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.

Duke Energy Kentucky has the 208th largest total electricity generation in the nation, producing 2,438,695.01 megawatt hours.

Energy provider of the year for Kentucky, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
Kentucky, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for Kentucky, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Residential Electricity Rate
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Energy provider of the year for Kentucky, Major Provider Category
Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
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Energy Loss

Duke Energy Kentucky's energy loss due to business operations.

-5.99%

Total Energy Loss

269,594MWh

1142 National Rank

Duke Energy Kentucky Energy Makeup

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Duke Energy Kentucky State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Kentucky147,656417,577,5067100%

Duke Energy Kentucky County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Boone County135,968311.09$117.27/mo
Campbell County93,076311.40$118.31/mo
Grant County24,941410.63$117.42/mo
Kenton County169,064211.50$117.05/mo
Pendleton County14,644610.53$121.77/mo

Power Plants Owned by Duke Energy Kentucky

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rabbit Hash CDP KY Coal 2,360,838.012,433,180,704.431,030.64
Butler County OH Natural Gas 66,49660,280,832.77906.53
Crittenden Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Crittenden KY Solar 4,667
Walton 1 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 3,418
Walton 2 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 3,276

Duke Energy Kentucky Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
96.32%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
2.71%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.51%
SOLAR
Solar
0.47%

Cities Duke Energy Kentucky Has Coverage

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

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Duke Energy Kentucky FAQ:

What is the phone number for Duke Energy Kentucky?

You can reach Duke Energy Kentucky by phone via (800) 544-6900.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky?

There are 5 power plants owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky.

What percentage of Duke Energy Kentucky's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Power facilities owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky generate 0.47% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.

What percentage of Duke Energy Kentucky's electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel sources?

Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky produce 99.53% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Duke Energy Kentucky customers?

Duke Energy Kentucky's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.02 cents and the average national rate of 14.11 cents.

What is the average bundled bill for Duke Energy Kentucky customers each month?

Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Duke Energy Kentucky is $116.56. The state average bundled bill is $129.38 and the national average is $129.38.

Does Duke Energy Kentucky have a parent company?

Duke Energy Kentucky is owned by Duke Energy.

How many counties does Duke Energy Kentucky provider electricity to?

Duke Energy Kentucky offers service in 5 counties.

Who is the CEO of Duke Energy Kentucky?

Duke Energy Kentucky's current CEO is Lynn J. Good.

What cities does Duke Energy Kentucky have customers in to?

Duke Energy Kentucky has customers in 37 cities in the United States.

Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2022-08-09