STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / KY
Kentucky electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 13.81¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate13.81¢
1 month-3.2%
1 year+5.2%
5 years+19.1%
Cost to run common equipment in Kentucky
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $20 | $242 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $2 | $29 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $33 | $398 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $39 | $464 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $41 | $497 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $25 | $302 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $25 | $298 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $52 | $621 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $7 | $83 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $5 | $65 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $43 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $6 | $72 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $8 | $99 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $10 | $124 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $4 | $48 |