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How to Save Money on Your Power Bill in Kentucky!

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Stop spending so much on your Kentucky power bill! The electric bill can be a budget-buster when you’re surviving on a low income.

Fortunately, your power company can usually help. There are several unknown or little-advertised programs that power companies may offer that can help lower the cost of your power bill.

Most power companies offer a budget billing plan, which averages the annual cost of electricity in a home and bills the customer in 12 even installments. This can help low-income customers maintain a budget and avert payment problems, especially during the more expensive winter months.

Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!

American Electric Power (AEP)

If you’re struggling to pay your AEP bill or you are facing shut-off, you might be able to get help through the company. You may also be able to find resources that could help you pay for your bill. You’ll need to apply for help through the company or through community partners. Check here to see everything we’ve found for AEP customers!

Big Sandy Rural REC

As a member of Big Sandy Rural REC, you could get all the benefits that come from being a member of an electric co-op. You can get help paying your bill, get free capital credits and so much more. The company has a lot of offerings for their customers and that’s something that might make it easier for you to pay your bill. See everything we found right here. 

Clark Energy

Clark Energy offers free resources for their customers like a free home energy audit and even extensions on bills. You could get help using the peak pricing rate to make your bills lower. You can also check out the community resources that might help you pay your bill or avoid shut-off. We even found ways you could upgrade your home for free using resources from Clark Energy and Kentucky. Go here to see all your options!

Duke Energy

Is your Duke Energy bill a huge burden? We found ways you could get help! The company offers a variety of rate plans, budget billing and extension programs that might be able to help you. They also offer different things you can use to upgrade your house so you can start saving even more money on your energy bills. To see everything we found for Duke Energy, check this article out! 

Frankfort Plant Board

If you need help paying your Frankfort Plant Board bill, we found it! There are resources you can use that might help you pay your bill and might make it easier for you to pay bills in the future. From payment arrangements to energy audits and helpful plans for low-income families, Franklin Plant Board has many resources to help you! Check them all out right here.

Franklin Plant Board

You could get help paying your Franklin Plant Board bill! The company offers payment arrangements, extensions and assistance to those who qualify. Customers may also be able to get help upgrading their home and choosing a rate plan that works for them. Need even more help than the company can provide? We found assistance programs like the Salvation Army. To see everything we found, click here.

Kentucky Power

If you’re struggling to pay your Kentucky Power bill, you might be able to use the company’s resources to get help. They offer payment arrangements to those who qualify. They also partner with charitable organizations that might be able to help you pay for a bill that’s past due. We found many resources for Kentucky Power customers, click here to see them.

Kentucky Utilities

Kentucky Utilities customers might be able to get help through their assistance program. If you qualify, you could get a voucher to use on your bill. You might also be able to qualify for community programs that could help you save yourself from shut-off and even high bills. Check this out to learn more about the programs Kentucky Utilities offers.

Salt River Electric

Are you a Salt River Electric customer? If so, you might be able to get help! We found ways to help you pay your bill, help you upgrade your home for free and save money on bills in the future. Click here to see everything we found.

WRECC

WRECC members have access to unique special benefits. From contests, credits, connections, scholarships and more, check out these ways to save on your bill.

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    • Hi, Jennifer! I’ve added Salt River Electric to our research list. We’ll get this information to you as soon as we can! Thanks for asking. Have a wonderful day!

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    • Fleming Mason RECC flemingsburg ky, if you are late on payment they will shut it off, I draw ssi and food stamps it is rough sometimes

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      • Hi, Marsha! I’ve got that on the research list. I’m sorry that they are so frustrating to work with. We’ll get that information processed as soon as we can.

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        • Recc is not joke they are so expensive here to in Somerset ky so if you can find a way to save with them it would very appreciated

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          • Meghann,
            I’m so sorry! I just checked, and this is currently on our research list. Thanks.
            -Riley

    • I’m sure there is! I’ve added this to our research list and we’ll investigate what this company offers as soon as we can. Thanks for asking, Sarah!

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    • Hi, Ashley! I’ve added Clark Energy to our research list. We’ve actually had a few requests for this company, so I’ve bumped it to the top of the list. We’ll look into that just as soon as we can. Thanks! 🙂

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  6. Cumberland valley electric. Winter was hard on me and my fiancé considering we had to use electric heaters now I am worried with summer approaching. He works and I don’t at the moment so however we can save would be great!!

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    • Hey, Danielle! I’ve added that to our research list.I hope things improve for you soon! I know those electric heaters can be mega expensive to use. 🙁

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    • Hi, Kim! Big Sandy is already on our research list! It’s about halfway down the list, so it might be a few months before we have that information available… but we’re doing our best to get it done as quickly as possible.

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  16. Skrecc pulaski county ky. I have even billing. IF i use the heap program (which most times of the year require a cut off notice I have been told by skrecc that I will get cut from even billing. ) which saves me during the times of the year the heap program is not offered.

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    • Ugh, that’s so frustrating! I’m sorry, Cheri! I’ve added this to our research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can.

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  29. I live in ky and would love to get info about saving on my electric bill. My electric company is Cumberland valley electric

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    • Cindy,
      I went ahead and added Paducah Power to our research list. You can check here to see if we have any information on home repair grants that could help with the air conditioning. I hope this helps.
      Riley

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  35. Paducah Power System in Paducah, Kentucky. They are horrible. They turn people’s power off in 17 degree weather with small kids in the house. They wouldn’t wait until the afternoon when I got back in town from a job to pay it. If you let them know when you’ll pay it, they hurry and turn it off to get a reconnect fee. There was a lawsuit against them and people were supposed to get refunds and the rates reduced, but it never happened. They are a private utility company, so the utility commission can’t do anything and they know it. Meanwhile, it’s illegal right across the river in Illinois to turn off the electricity in extreme heat, cold, if there are elderly, disabled, or otherwise sick or vulnerable people in your house. Paducah Power also will not allow other companies to pay to use their lines so that people can choose their power company. We lived in a big four bedroom house with relatives, and the power was less than half of what we’re paying for a tiny three bedroom. We’re renting and the landlords don’t have heat or air that works there’s no insulation in the walls, etc. Plus, they are in foreclosure and haven’t told us, we figured it out from the occupancy visits, etc from the mortgage company. We’re looking to move. It looks like I’ll have to find a fourth job, to get a down payment and first month’s rent to get out of this place. Any info on assistance for Paducah Kentucky would be helpful.

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    • Bobby,
      Paducah Power is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
      -Riley

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    • Melissa,
      This is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
      -Riley

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    • Kesiah,
      We have several of these on our research list. Could you be more specific as to which county you are looking for more info in? Thanks!
      -Riley

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    • Cassandra,
      This is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
      -Riley

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  45. Pennyrile Electric….All day i keep all that i can turned off to save till late night for maybe 2 or 3 hours out of day and my power bill is still alway $300+ a month they want it all asap my 24 of every month or get fees of $50 added on top of bill and cut off. I struggle to pay monthly while receiving snap and no income to no job. HELP!

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    • Teresa,
      That’s crazy. Maybe try keeping things unplugged as well? I’m so sorry! I just checked and Pennyrile Electric is currently on our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
      -Riley

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  46. Omu of Owensboro KY it got to be the worst utility company I’ve ever been hook up to .I move here a yr ago . I’ve live here before had them left not oweing them anything bought a letter of good credit from my utility company an they still charger me 800deposit I’m on social security disability an a senior they will not work with you it pay or shut off that they Moto .please help I leave in a small house an my ele water an sewage an trash is with this company my bill is close to 200ever month an it just me help please

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