How reliable is Duke Energy Kentucky?

Duke Energy Kentucky customers averaged 2.2 hours without power in 2024 (SAIDI), which is about average and better than the US average, better than the Kentucky median (9.0 h), per official US EIA data.

Where does Duke Energy Kentucky rank among US electric utilities?

By official EIA SAIDI, Duke Energy Kentucky is #103 of 468 US utilities by reliability that report reliability and serve at least three counties, #1 being the most reliable. Overall it is better than the US average.

How many customers does Duke Energy Kentucky serve?

Duke Energy Kentucky serves 6 counties across Kentucky, per its EIA-861 service territory filing.

Where does Duke Energy Kentucky provide power?

Duke Energy Kentucky operates in Kentucky. The full list of counties served is below, each linked to its live outage status.

Duke Energy Kentucky: Outages & Reliability

As of October 7, 2026 09:00 UTC, no major outages are reported on Duke Energy Kentucky's network.

Duke Energy Kentucky is an investor owned utility serving 6 counties in Kentucky. In 2024, its customers went an average of 2.2 hours without power (SAIDI), across about 0.8 interruptions each. That ranks it #103 of 468 US utilities by reliability, where #1 is the most reliable. Its outage duration is better than the US average and better than the Kentucky median (9.0 h).

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No major outages currently reported on Duke Energy Kentucky's network.

Official reliability (EIA 2024)

US EIA

2.2 hrs

SAIDI / customer / yr

0.8

SAIFI / yr

2.6 hrs

CAIDI / outage

better than the US average (US 11.0h)

Ranks #103 of 468 US utilities by reliability (#1 = most reliable) · better than the Kentucky median (9.0 h).

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Reliability over time

Official EIA SAIDI, hours without power per customer per year (IEEE, incl. major events). Over this period Duke Energy Kentucky’s reliability has been worsening (lower is better).

Outage trend · Duke Energy Kentucky

0customers out · peak 235

Data as of Oct 7, 2026 09:00 UTC

Times in EDT. Shaded stretches had no reading.

Counties served by Duke Energy Kentucky (6)

Service territory reported to EIA-861; each links to live outage status and history.

Duke Energy Kentucky: FAQ

How reliable is Duke Energy Kentucky?: Duke Energy Kentucky customers averaged 2.2 hours without power in 2024 (SAIDI), which is about average and better than the US average, better than the Kentucky median (9.0 h), per official US EIA data.
Where does Duke Energy Kentucky rank among US electric utilities?: By official EIA SAIDI, Duke Energy Kentucky is #103 of 468 US utilities by reliability that report reliability and serve at least three counties, #1 being the most reliable. Overall it is better than the US average.
How many customers does Duke Energy Kentucky serve?: Duke Energy Kentucky serves 6 counties across Kentucky, per its EIA-861 service territory filing.
Where does Duke Energy Kentucky provide power?: Duke Energy Kentucky operates in Kentucky. The full list of counties served is below, each linked to its live outage status.

Reliability metrics (SAIDI/SAIFI) and service territory from the US EIA Form 861. SAIDI/SAIFI are IEEE-standard, including major event days. Primary state: Kentucky.

Data from EIA Form 861 (utility reliability) and DOE/ORNL ODIN, every source we read. Live data as of October 7, 2026 09:00 UTC.