Kentucky Utility Customers Will Soon Pay More on Their Energy Bills

February 24, 2026

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KENTUCKY (WFIE) — Customers of Kentucky Utilities will soon see higher monthly bills for gas and electricity.

Kentucky Utilities requested a rate increase last year, saying it needed additional revenue to make system upgrades tied to aging infrastructure and storm-related equipment damage.

State regulators approved the request.

The average KU customer will pay nearly $9 more per month under the new rates, which take effect immediately.

Company officials said this marks the utility’s first request for a rate hike since 2020.

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