Duke Energy Kentucky: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Duke Energy Kentucky

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About Duke Energy Kentucky

Duke Energy Kentucky is an investor owned organization serving 37 cities in Kentucky. There are a total of 151,372 customers receiving service from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 90.45% residential properties, 9.34% commercial locations and 0.20% industrial accounts. Customers of Duke Energy Kentucky are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.05% below the average state price of 12.52 cents. The company had sales of 3,976,559 megawatt hours in 2022 sold to end users. Power facilities owned by the company generated 2,878,964 megawatt hours and an additional 1,879,092 megawatt hours were acquired via wholesale channels. In 2022, the provider made a total of $532,009,900 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 9.63% of their revenue come from sales to the wholesale electricity market.

The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $125.94, while the Duke Energy Kentucky average is 14.93% less at $106.14 per month. This is the 11th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. Of the 3517 electricity suppliers that we track in the nation, Duke Energy Kentucky is the 134th largest producer of megawatt hours from solar energy sources. The supplier ranks as the 107th highest generator of megawatt hours created using coal out of 3517 electricity suppliers in the US. With 2,354,291.01 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels, the supplier is the 179th largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in the country out of 3517 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 6.06% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a ranking of 1100th best out of 3517 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 40th 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 September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.081/kWh$177.05/mo.$60.50/mo.
1129th12.26¢Duke Energy Kentucky's Average residential price per kWh
1013th$106.14Average monthly electricity bill for Duke Energy Kentucky's residential customers

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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 0.46% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 437th out of the 3517 providers we track in the US.

Duke Energy Kentucky's production facilities produce 168,553.32 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.

Duke Energy Kentucky has the 208th largest total electricity generation in the nation, producing 2,365,079.01 megawatt hours.

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

-6.06%

Total Energy Loss

288,446MWh

1100 National Rank

Duke Energy Kentucky Energy Makeup

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Duke Energy Kentucky Coverage Map

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Duke Energy Kentucky State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Kentucky151,372416,551,7206100%

Duke Energy Kentucky County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Boone County139,093312.65$131.46/mo
Campbell County93,300312.51$124.89/mo
Grant County24,918412.76$142.24/mo
Kenton County170,313212.50$121.23/mo
Pendleton County14,625612.61$147.61/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 2,184,422.012,246,429,457.941,028.39
Butler County OH Natural Gas 169,869166,520,142.3980.29
Crittenden Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Crittenden KY Solar 4,533
Walton 2 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 3,192
Walton 1 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 3,063

Duke Energy Kentucky Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
91.63%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
7.13%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.78%
SOLAR
Solar
0.46%

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 0.46% 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 99.54% 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 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.52 cents and the average national rate of 15.64 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 $106.14. The state average bundled bill is $125.94 and the national average is $125.94.

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.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06