Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Kentucky
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Kentucky. With an average electricity rate of 13.5¢/kWh and 4.2 peak sun hours per day, Kentucky homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Louisville
13.8¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E)
Lexington
13.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Kentucky Utilities
Bowling Green
13.2¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Owensboro
13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $130/mo · Kenergy Corp
Covington
14¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Kentucky
Richmond
13.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Kentucky Utilities
About Electricity Costs in Kentucky
Kentucky residents pay an average of 13.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $140. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Kentucky could spend an estimated $60,774 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.2 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Kentucky is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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