Caldwell County, KY: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Caldwell County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Caldwell County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

Residents of Caldwell County use enough electricity to emit 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 212th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the nation.

Emitting 156,082,306.06 kilograms of CO2 gases, Caldwell County has the 1404th worst pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation.

With a state average residential electricity bill of $133.36, Caldwell County citizens, on average, pay about 12.13% more than other citizens per month for electricity.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Caldwell County is 13.35 cents. This is around 17.17% below the nationwide average price of 16.12 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

    199,205 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.76 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    156,082,306 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,347.31 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Princeton

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Princeton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

12.88¢ per kWh

  • 0.13% lower than last month
  • 3% higher than April last year
  • 0.92% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 23.87% lower than the US average
  • 323rd in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 223 since April last year
  • 6,165th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 584 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 360 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.46¢ per kWh

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 3.58% lower than April last year
  • 0.6% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 22.69% lower than the US average
  • 328th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since April last year
  • 5,733rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,540 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$90.84 per month

  • 12.36% lower than last month
  • 3.87% higher than April last year
  • 15.45% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 19.43% lower than the US average
  • 136th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
  • 6,563rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,930 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 473 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$112.78 per month

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 6% lower than April last year
  • 14.99% lower than the Kentucky average
  • 17.12% lower than the US average
  • 130th in the state out of 555 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
  • 6,705th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 167 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,266 since April last year

Princeton, KY Electricity Overview

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Princeton's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 12.46 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.60% below Kentucky's average rate of 12.54 cents, resulting in the city ranking 328th best for average electricity price out of 556 cities in Kentucky. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Princeton average is 18.29% less at $112.78 per month. Selling an estimated 23,588.7 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 76,627,386.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 384th 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 October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.113/kWh$197.51/mo.$79.03/mo.
328th12.46¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Princeton
130th$112.78Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED11.88127.335,763,361.01684,403,201
Pennyrile ElectricBUNDLED12.91150.84564,74072,900,000
Princeton Electric Plant BoardBUNDLED12.41111.0829,867.133,705,201.91

Fredonia, KY Electricity Overview

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Fredonia's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 11.94 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.80% below Kentucky's average rate of 12.54 cents, resulting in the city ranking 119th best for average electricity price out of 556 cities in Kentucky. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Fredonia average is 7.77% less at $127.3 per month. Fredonia is home to 398 citizens, resulting in it being the 388th largest city by population in the state.

As the 386th worst ranked city out of 556 cities in the state, Fredonia emits 4,914,228.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 384th 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$214.84/mo.$81.36/mo.
119th11.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fredonia
249th$127.3Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED11.88127.335,763,361.01684,403,201

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Caldwell County, Kentucky Details

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 4.04%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Kentucky Utilities, Kenergy, and Pennyrile Electric. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Caldwell County is ranked as the 870th 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 Utilities8,499
2Princeton Electric Plant Board3,678
3Kenergy3,059
4Pennyrile Electric1,853

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-29