KY ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Kentucky
Kentucky faces ice storm and tornado risks. The December 2021 tornado outbreak caused catastrophic damage and extended power outages across the state.
Kentucky Grid Reliability
Reliability
5/10
Moderate Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.8
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
7
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
13.4¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Kentucky
Ice storms
Tornadoes
Flooding
Severe thunderstorms
Kentucky Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Kentucky Incentives & Rebates
Kentucky has no state solar tax credit and limited incentive programs. Net metering available with TVA utilities. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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