Kentucky Utilities (KU) is an electric utility company that serves nearly 550,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties. KU's service territory covers a large portion of central and eastern Kentucky, including major cities such as Lexington, Louisville, and Frankfort. The company generates and distributes electricity through a mix of traditional and renewable sources, including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, and solar power. KU is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its customers, and has invested in modernizing and upgrading its infrastructure to meet the growing energy needs of the region. Additionally, KU offers a variety of energy efficiency programs and incentives to help customers reduce their energy usage and save money on their bills.
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Kentucky Utilities's energy comes from coal, natural gas, and hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 97% of Kentucky Utilities's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 2%. Hydroelectric provides 1% of Kentucky Utilities's electricity.
97%
Coal
2%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
The average electricity rate for Kentucky Utilities customers is 11.07 cents/kWh. Kentucky Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Demand Service | TOU | 6¢ to 1013¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Energy Service | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
In 2021, the average Kentucky Utilities customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 266 minutes. In total, the average Kentucky Utilities customer had their electricity out for about 241 minutes during the whole year.
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