Kenton County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Kenton County, Kentucky Electricity Overview
The largest electricity company in Kenton County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Kentucky.
Kenton County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 20.76% lower than the United States average rate, at 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Kenton County has a population of 170,313 residents.
There was a 2.12% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past year in Kenton County.
No electricity generation takes place in Kenton County, meaning the county must import their electricity from other counties.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Kenton County is $121.73, compared to the US average of $138.02. Kenton County residents enjoy a 11.80% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow Americans.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,683,897 MWh
Consumption per Capita
15.76 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,102,906,874 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
12,347.31 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Covington
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Covington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.99¢ per kWh
- 1.06% lower than last month
- 17.36% higher than April last year
- 0.01% lower than the Kentucky average
- 23.17% lower than the US average
- 351st in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 315 since April last year
- 6,516th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 712 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,650 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.96¢ per kWh
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 0.29% higher than April last year
- 3.32% higher than the Kentucky average
- 19.65% lower than the US average
- 365th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since April last year
- 7,095th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 52 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,151 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$89.76 per month
- 7.87% lower than last month
- 24.1% higher than April last year
- 16.45% lower than the Kentucky average
- 20.39% lower than the US average
- 131st in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 99 since April last year
- 6,294th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 770 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,481 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$114.3 per month
- 1.29% higher than last month
- 4.62% lower than April last year
- 13.85% lower than the Kentucky average
- 16% lower than the US average
- 134th in the state out of 555 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 7,581st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 440 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,909 since April last year
Covington, KY Electricity Overview
Covington's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 12.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 19.65% below the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $114.3. This is 17.19% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Duke Energy Kentucky is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Covington accounts for 505,375,269.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 5th largest emissions amount in the state out of 556 cities. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 61st worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Covington, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Covington
Covington residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Covington, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Kentucky | BUNDLED | 12.94 | 111.81 | 1,427,228.46 | 184,736,030 | |
| Owen Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.50 | 137.86 | 809,097.88 | 101,165,339.73 |
Zips with electric coverage in Covington, Kentucky include: 41017, 41051, 41011, 41015, 41014, 41016
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Independence, KY Electricity Overview
Independence's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 12.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 20.98% below the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $126.85. This is 8.09% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Duke Energy Kentucky is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Independence accounts for 348,885,502.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 14th largest emissions amount in the state out of 556 cities. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 61st worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Independence, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Kentucky | BUNDLED | 12.94 | 111.81 | 1,427,228.46 | 184,736,030 | |
| Owen Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.50 | 137.86 | 809,097.88 | 101,165,339.73 |
Zips with electric coverage in Independence, Kentucky include: 41042, 41051, 41018, 41015, 41094
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Erlanger, KY Electricity Overview
Erlanger's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 12.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 20.22% below the average nationwide rate of 16.12 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $119.75. This is 13.24% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Duke Energy Kentucky is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
The consumption of electricity in Erlanger accounts for 240,846,567.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 20th largest emissions amount in the state out of 556 cities. Averaging 12,347.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 384th worst in Kentucky for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Erlanger, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Erlanger
Erlanger residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Erlanger, Kentucky
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Kentucky | BUNDLED | 12.94 | 111.81 | 1,427,228.46 | 184,736,030 | |
| Owen Electrictric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.50 | 137.86 | 809,097.88 | 101,165,339.73 |
Zips with electric coverage in Erlanger, Kentucky include: 41042, 41017, 41051, 41018
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Kenton County, Kentucky?
Kenton County, Kentucky has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Kenton County, Kentucky?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Kentucky is the largest electricity provider in Kenton County, Kentucky.
Which electricity companies offer service in Kenton County, Kentucky?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Kentucky | 52,807 |
| 2 | Owen Electrictric Cooperative | 3,515 |
