Energy costs & usage – Lights Out Louisville

Commercial & residential energy

See how joining the Lights Out program can save you money and support sustainability by reducing energy use

The average cost of residential electricity (in cents per kWh) in KY rose 7.4% from July 2023 to July 2024.

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KY utilities brace for system load to increase 30% to 45% by 2032 compared with 2024, due to new development and data centers.

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The U.S.’s 5.9 million commercial buildings spends $141 billion on energy each year.

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Monthly electric costs for residential and commercial customers (scroll for KY)

Louisville Climate Action Network’s resource on swapping in LEDS to use less power and save money.

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Use the Louisville Climate Action Network’s worksheet to calculate the energy and greenhouse-gas reduction power—and cost savings—of switching to LED bulbs.

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U.S. residential electricity bills increased 5% in 2022 after adjusting for inflation.

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Reporting from the New York Times found coal—not a green fuel source—still generates the majority of energy produced in Kentucky: 68% in 2023.