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 154,413 customers receiving service from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 90.48% residential properties, 9.33% commercial locations and 0.19% industrial accounts. Customers of Duke Energy Kentucky are charged an average residential electricity price of 13.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.71% above the average state price of 12.85 cents. The company had sales of 3,848,896 megawatt hours in 2023 sold to end users. Power facilities owned by the company generated 2,403,788 megawatt hours and an additional 2,032,077 megawatt hours were acquired via wholesale channels. In 2023, the provider made a total of $433,134,200 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 3.92% of their revenue come from sales to the wholesale electricity market.

The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.72, while the Duke Energy Kentucky average is 12.66% less at $120.7 per month. This is the 13th lowest average monthly bill amount for a supplier in the state. They rank 431st out of the 3530 providers we track in the nation for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel types used. Production facilities owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky produce 2,735,867.01 megawatt hours, which is the 213th highest of all providers in the US. Electricity generation plants associated with the provider use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 99.52% of their total electricity generation, or 2,722,721.01 megawatt hours. They rank 185th out of 3530 companies in the US.

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 4.25% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them receiving a ranking of 888th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the country and 32nd best out of 58 in Kentucky.

Duke Energy Kentucky Rate & Electric Bills

Duke Energy Kentucky residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.158/kWh$0.081/kWh$177.05/mo.$60.50/mo.
1096th13.07¢Duke Energy Kentucky's Average residential price per kWh
1189th$120.7Average 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 ranks 131st out of 3530 suppliers in the country for total megawatt hours produced from solar power sources.

Roughly 85.63% of Duke Energy Kentucky's total electricity comes from the use of coal.

Duke Energy Kentucky experiences an average of 0.58 power outages per customer a year. These outages last on average of 72.1 minutes. Compare these numbers to the US averages of other companies at 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Duke Energy Kentucky generates 367,804.99 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas and ranks 190th in the country out of 3530 companies for this category.

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
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Energy Loss

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

-4.25%

Total Energy Loss

188,365MWh

888 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Duke Energy Kentucky's Power Outages

72.1 min.

vs. national average of 123.49 min.

0.58 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.44

Duke Energy Kentucky Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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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
Kentucky154,569471,590,7166100%

Duke Energy Kentucky County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Boone County139,093213.37$147.68/mo
Campbell County93,300313.21$139.96/mo
Grant County24,918413.49$159.84/mo
Kenton County170,313213.27$136.76/mo
Pendleton County14,625513.23$162.56/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 2,349,8062,475,355,989.181,053.43
Butler County OH Natural Gas 372,915300,853,892.34806.76
Crittenden Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Crittenden KY Solar 4,496
Walton 2 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 3,142
Walton 1 Solar FacilityDuke Energy Kentucky (100.00%)
Kenton County KY Solar 2,920
Burlington CDP KY Solar 2,588

Duke Energy Kentucky Production Fuel Makeup

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
85.63%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
13.44%
SOLAR
Solar
0.48%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.45%

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:

When will Duke Energy Kentucky power be restored?

The average number of minutes for an outage for Duke Energy Kentucky's consumers is 72.1 minutes.

Who is the CEO of Duke Energy Kentucky?

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

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

Duke Energy Kentucky's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.07 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.85 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.15 cents.

What percentage of Duke Energy Kentucky's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?

Electric plants owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky generate 99.52% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.

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

Duke Energy Kentucky produces 0.48% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.

What is the phone number for Duke Energy Kentucky?

Duke Energy Kentucky's customer service phone number is (800) 544-6900

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

Duke Energy Kentucky currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $120.70, compared to the Kentucky average of $138.72 and the national of $138.72 for bundled service.

Does Duke Energy Kentucky have a parent company?

Duke Energy is the owner of Duke Energy Kentucky.

How many counties does Duke Energy Kentucky sell electricity to?

Duke Energy Kentucky sells electricity in 5 counties.

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

There are 6 power plants owned by or associated with Duke Energy Kentucky.

What cities does Duke Energy Kentucky sell electricity to?

Duke Energy Kentucky has customers in 37 cities in the country including Kentucky.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-06-03