Franklin County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Franklin County, Kentucky Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Franklin County by megawatt hours sold is Frankfort Plant Board Electric.
Franklin County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 28.16% lower than the United States average rate, at 11.58 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Franklin County has a population of 51,319 residents.
There was a 2.12% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Franklin County.
No electricity generation takes place in Franklin County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Franklin County is $129.51, compared to the US average of $138.02. Franklin County residents enjoy a 6.17% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow Americans.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
808,716 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.76 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
633,651,441 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
12,347.31 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Frankfort
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Frankfort Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.63¢ per kWh
- 0.02% lower than last month
- 2.98% higher than April last year
- 18.23% lower than the Kentucky average
- 37.17% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 1,489th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 347 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 692 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.29¢ per kWh
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 3.62% lower than April last year
- 17.93% lower than the Kentucky average
- 36.18% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 793rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 952 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$83.94 per month
- 12.34% lower than last month
- 3.57% higher than April last year
- 21.87% lower than the Kentucky average
- 25.55% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 123 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 127 since April last year
- 4,585th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,868 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 72 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$104.22 per month
- 0.23% higher than last month
- 6.03% lower than April last year
- 21.44% lower than the Kentucky average
- 23.41% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 4,569th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 38 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,637 since April last year
Frankfort, KY Electricity Overview
Frankfort's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 10.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 36.18% below the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $104.22. This is 24.49% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Frankfort Plant Board Electric is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Frankfort accounts for 351,638,952.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 13th largest emissions amount in the state out of 556 cities. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 61st worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Frankfort, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Frankfort
Frankfort residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Frankfort, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Plant Board Electric | BUNDLED | 10.23 | 103.95 | 199,201.5 | 20,378,463.02 | |
| Kentucky Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.88 | 127.33 | 5,763,361.01 | 684,403,201 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Franklin County, Kentucky?
Franklin County, Kentucky has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Franklin County, Kentucky?
By total megawatt hours sold, Frankfort Plant Board Electric is the largest electricity provider in Franklin County, Kentucky.
Which electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, Kentucky?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort Plant Board Electric | 18,062 |
| 2 | Kentucky Utilities | 9,347 |
| 3 | Blue Grass Energy | 3,172 |
