Kentucky Utilities
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About Kentucky Utilities
Kentucky Utilities is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and supplies electricity in 3 states within the nation. With 569,942 customers, the supplier serves 469,723 residential customers, 98,511 commercial customers and 1,708 industrial locations. The residential electricity price for customers of Kentucky Utilities is, on average, 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than United States average price of 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour. In 2022 Kentucky Utilities had retail sales of 18,459,757.83 megawatt hours and wholesale sales of 18,459,757.83 megawatt hours. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 89.58% of the electricity sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 8.42%. The total revenue for the company for 2022 from electricity sales was $2,100,478,325, with 4.93% coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market and 92.98% from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer of Kentucky Utilities is $130.49 per month. Consumers of the company pay 1.66% less compared to the rest of the country. Electricity generation plants managed by the supplier use non-renewable fuel sources to generate 99.73% of their total electricity generation, or 27,749,693.35 megawatt hours. They rank 45th out of 3517 companies in the United States. Production by the company from natural gas totals 4,015,837.84 megawatt hours, which is around 14.43% of their total generation. There are 23,707,570.3 megawatt hours generated by the supplier from the burning of coal.
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All electricity companies who produce electricity suffer from some amount of energy loss from heat depletion or alternative causes. Kentucky Utilities is not an exception, as they average an annual loss of around 3.66% of the electricity they transmit. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This results in Kentucky Utilities receiving a ranking of 534th best out of 3517 suppliers in the nation.
Kentucky Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Kentucky Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
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Kentucky Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:PPL Electric Utilities
- Subsidiary Company:Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
- Headquarters:220 West Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
United States of America - CEO:John R. Crockett III
Kentucky Utilities Contact
- Website:www.lge-ku.com
- Customer Service Phone:(502) 589-1444
- Business Customer Service:(502) 627-3313
- Contact Page:www.lge-ku.com
- Social Media:
Kentucky Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.lge-ku.com
- Outage Map:stormcenter.lge-ku.com
- Outage Phone:(502) 589-1444
- States Served:
- Ohio
- Virginia
- Kentucky
- Counties Served:
- Fayette County
- Hardin County
- Madison County
- Campbell County
- Bullitt County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lexington-Fayette urban county
- Georgetown
- Richmond
- Nicholasville
- Elizabethtown
- Frankfort
- Henderson
- Radcliff
- Madisonville
- Winchester
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Quick Facts About Kentucky Utilities
As the 55th largest generator of electricity in the nation, Kentucky Utilities generates 27,824,367.08 megawatt hours of electricity.
Kentucky Utilities generates 0.05% of its total megawatt hours generated from solar energy sources, which is 228th in the US out of 3517 companies for percentage of total electricity production that comes from solar power.
Kentucky Utilities is the 79th largest supplier out of 3517 providers in the United States based on number of customers.
Roughly 0.22% of Kentucky Utilities' total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Kentucky Utilities is 443rd in the nation out of the 3517 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuels.
Energy Loss
Kentucky Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,180,185MWh
534 National Rank
Kentucky Utilities Energy Makeup
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Kentucky Utilities Coverage Map
Kentucky Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 542,386 | 1,754,103,776 | 2 | 93.64% |
| Ohio | 1 | 3,948,761 | 81 | |
| Virginia | 27,557 | 85,679,594 | 11 | 6.36% |
Kentucky Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 18,832 | 5 | 11.98 | $126.81/mo |
| Anderson County | 23,646 | 2 | 12.44 | $152.44/mo |
| Ballard County | 7,814 | 2 | 14.53 | $170.94/mo |
| Barren County | 44,277 | 6 | 12.69 | $141.43/mo |
| Bath County | 12,680 | 3 | 12.87 | $138.26/mo |
| Bell County | 24,674 | 2 | 12.02 | $130.48/mo |
| Bourbon County | 20,281 | 4 | 12.44 | $141.03/mo |
| Boyle County | 30,469 | 2 | 13.55 | $151.26/mo |
| Bracken County | 8,394 | 3 | 12.32 | $140.68/mo |
| Bullitt County | 83,836 | 3 | 11.48 | $131.57/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Kentucky Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | KY | Coal | 9,952,610.94 | 10,076,781,293.61 | 1,012.48 | |||
| Trimble County | KY | Coal | 7,476,453.01 | 6,766,913,233.34 | 905.1 | |||
Clifty CreekIndiana Kentucky Electric Corporation (100.00%) | Madison | IN | Coal | 5,027,694.02 | 5,226,211,199.28 | 1,039.48 | ||
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | KY | Natural Gas | 4,811,684 | 1,743,243,268.34 | 362.29 | |||
Kyger CreekOhio Valley Electric Corporation (100.00%) | Gallia County | OH | Coal | 4,721,393.01 | 4,690,442,798.64 | 993.44 | ||
| Massac County | IL | Coal | 3,622,746.02 | 3,966,479,623.36 | 1,094.88 | |||
| Mercer County | KY | Coal | 1,094,818 | 1,145,552,752.76 | 1,046.34 | |||
Dix DamKentucky Utilities (100.00%) | Garrard County | KY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 60,550 | ||||
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | KY | Natural Gas | 33,760 | 20,739,880.56 | 614.33 | |||
LGE-KU Solar Share Facility SimpsonvilleKentucky Utilities (56.00%)Louisville Gas & Electric (44.00%) | Simpsonville | KY | Solar | 1 |
Kentucky Utilities Fuel Makeup
Cities Kentucky Utilities Has Coverage
- Appalachia, VA
- Augusta, KY
- Bardstown, KY
- Barlow, KY
- Beattyville, KY
- Beaver, OH
- Beaver Dam, KY
- Bedford, KY
- Benham, KY
- Berry, KY
- Big Stone Gap, VA
- Bloomfield, KY
- Bonnieville, KY
- Bradfordsville, KY
- Bremen, KY
- Brodhead, KY
- Brooksville, KY
- Burgin, KY
- Burnside, KY
- Butler, KY
- Calhoun, KY
- California, KY
- Camargo, KY
- Campbellsburg, KY
- Campbellsville, KY
- Caneyville, KY
- Carlisle, KY
- Carrollton, KY
- Cave City, KY
- Centertown, KY
- Central City, KY
- Clarkson, KY
- Clay, KY
- Cleveland, VA
- Clinchco, VA
- Clinchport, VA
- Clinton, KY
- Clintwood, VA
- Coeburn, VA
- Columbia, KY
- Columbus, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Corinth, KY
- Corydon, KY
- Crab Orchard, KY
- Crofton, KY
- Cumberland, KY
- Cynthiana, KY
- Danville, KY
- Dawson Springs, KY
- Dixon, KY
- Dover, KY
- Drakesboro, KY
- Duffield, VA
- Dungannon, VA
- Earlington, KY
- Eddyville, KY
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Eminence, KY
- Eubank, KY
- Evarts, KY
- Ewing, KY
- Fairfield, KY
- Ferguson, KY
- Flemingsburg, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Fredonia, KY
- Gate City, VA
- Georgetown, KY
- Germantown, KY
- Ghent, KY
- Glencoe, KY
- Gratz, KY
- Greensburg, KY
- Greenville, KY
- Harlan, KY
- Harrodsburg, KY
- Hartford, KY
- Haysi, VA
- Henderson, KY
- Higginsport, OH
- Hodgenville, KY
- Honaker, VA
- Horse Cave, KY
- Hustonville, KY
- Irvine, KY
- Island, KY
- Jamestown, KY
- Jeffersonville, KY
- Jonesville, VA
- Junction City, KY
- Kevil, KY
- Kuttawa, KY
- La Center, KY
- La Grange, KY
- Lakeview Heights, KY
- Lancaster, KY
- Lawrenceburg, KY
- Lebanon, KY
- Lebanon, VA
- Lebanon Junction, KY
- Leitchfield, KY
- Liberty, KY
- Livermore, KY
- Livingston, KY
- London, KY
- Loretto, KY
- Loyall, KY
- Lynch, KY
- Mackville, KY
- Madisonville, KY
- Manchester, KY
- Marion, KY
- Maysville, KY
- McHenry, KY
- Mentor, KY
- Middlesborough, KY
- Midway, KY
- Millersburg, KY
- Milton, KY
- Morehead, KY
- Morganfield, KY
- Mortons Gap, KY
- Mount Olivet, KY
- Mount Sterling, KY
- Mount Vernon, KY
- Munfordville, KY
- Nebo, KY
- New Castle, KY
- New Haven, KY
- Nicholasville, KY
- Nickelsville, VA
- North Middletown, KY
- Norton, VA
- Nortonville, KY
- Owenton, KY
- Owingsville, KY
- Paris, KY
- Pennington Gap, VA
- Perryville, KY
- Piketon, OH
- Pineville, KY
- Pleasureville, KY
- Pound, VA
- Powderly, KY
- Prestonville, KY
- Princeton, KY
- Radcliff, KY
- Ravenna, KY
- Richmond, KY
- Robards, KY
- Rockport, KY
- Russell Springs, KY
- Sacramento, KY
- Sadieville, KY
- Salem, KY
- Salt Lick, KY
- Sanders, KY
- Sardis, KY
- Science Hill, KY
- Sebree, KY
- Sharpsburg, KY
- Shelbyville, KY
- Simpsonville, KY
- Slaughters, KY
- Smithfield, KY
- Somerset, KY
- Sonora, KY
- South Carrollton, KY
- Sparta, KY
- Springfield, KY
- St. Charles, KY
- St. Charles, VA
- St. Mary, KY
- St. Paul, VA
- Stamping Ground, KY
- Stanford, KY
- Sturgis, KY
- Taylorsville, KY
- Uniontown, KY
- Upton, KY
- Versailles, KY
- Vine Grove, KY
- Warsaw, KY
- Waverly, OH
- Waverly, KY
- Weber City, VA
- Wheatcroft, KY
- White Plains, KY
- Wickliffe, KY
- Williamsburg, KY
- Wilmore, KY
- Winchester, KY
- Wise, VA
- Worthville, KY
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Kentucky Utilities FAQ:
What company is Kentucky Utilities owned by?
Kentucky Utilities is a subsidiary of PPL Electric Utilities.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Kentucky Utilities customers?
Customers of Kentucky Utilities, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many states does Kentucky Utilities provider electricity in?
Kentucky Utilities offers service in 3 states.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Kentucky Utilities?
Kentucky Utilities owns or is associated with 11 power plants.
How many counties does Kentucky Utilities offer service in?
There are 81 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Kentucky Utilities.
Who is the CEO of Kentucky Utilities?
The CEO of Kentucky Utilities is John R. Crockett III.
What is the phone number for Kentucky Utilities?
The Kentucky Utilities phone number is (502) 589-1444.
Does Kentucky Utilities have any subsidiary companies?
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation is owned by Kentucky Utilities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Kentucky Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Kentucky Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $130.49.
What percentage of Kentucky Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Power plants owned by or associated with Kentucky Utilities produce 99.73% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
What cities does Kentucky Utilities have customers in in?
Kentucky Utilities serves electricity in 195 cities throughout the US.
What percentage of Kentucky Utilities' electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Kentucky Utilities produces 0.27% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
