Kentucky Power Company Rate Selection Guide
Kentucky Power Company, an American Electric Power (AEP) subsidiary, serves roughly 165,000 electric customers across 20 counties in eastern Kentucky. Regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, it offers an online billing portal, Green Button Download My Data, and AEP's EDI platform, with AMI smart meters now deploying.
Kentucky Power Company Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service (GS) | commercial | Customer charge + energy + FAC/riders (see tariff) | Small commercial loads |
| Large General Service (L.G.S.) | industrial | $111.00 customer charge + ~$15.76/kW demand + energy (Case 2025-00257 filed) | Large C&I with steady demand |
| L.G.S.-T.O.D. | industrial | $111.00 customer charge + TOD demand (~$13.10/kW on-peak filed) + energy | Large C&I able to shift demand off-peak |
| Industrial General Service (I.G.S.) | industrial | $276/$794/$1,353 customer charge by voltage + ~$30.52/kW demand (filed) | Large industrial at higher delivery voltages |
Market Overview
Kentucky Power is a vertically integrated, investor-owned AEP subsidiary regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Kentucky has no retail electric competition, so customers cannot choose a competitive supplier; Kentucky Power provides bundled service and rates are set in KPSC rate cases.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Kentucky Power Company Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Kentucky Power's rates are KPSC-approved and published in the company tariff. The 2025 rate review (Case No. 2025-00257), filed August 29, 2025, proposed new rates effective March 1, 2026, including higher customer and demand charges for C&I classes and a new Generation Rider. Figures below reflect amounts filed in the Case 2025-00257 customer notice (proposed vs. present); confirm final approved values in the live tariff.
Effective: March 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Service (GS) | commercial | Small commercial customers. | Monthly customer charge plus energy charge; fuel adjustment clause (FAC), DSM, and environmental surcharge apply. See tariff for current rates. | — |
| Medium General Service (MGS) | commercial | Medium-sized commercial customers. | Customer charge plus energy and demand charges; FAC and riders apply. See tariff for current rates. | — |
| Large General Service (L.G.S.) | industrial | Large commercial and industrial customers. | Monthly customer charge filed at $111.00 (present $97.00) and primary-voltage demand charge filed near $15.76/kW under Case 2025-00257, plus energy charge, FAC, and riders. Verify final tariff. | — |
| Large General Service - Time-of-Day (L.G.S.-T.O.D.) | industrial | Large C&I customers electing time-of-day demand pricing. | Customer charge filed at $111.00 with time-differentiated demand charges (e.g., on-peak ~$13.10/kW filed) under Case 2025-00257, plus energy charge and riders. Verify final tariff. | — |
| Industrial General Service (I.G.S.) | industrial | Large industrial customers at higher delivery voltages. | Monthly customer charges filed at $276 / $794 / $1,353 by voltage level, with demand charges near $30.52/kW filed under Case 2025-00257, plus energy charge and riders. Verify final tariff. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Large industrial facility (higher voltage)
Higher-voltage industrial loads should be on I.G.S. and focus on demand and power-factor management.
I.G.S. demand charges (~$30.52/kW filed) and large customer charges ($276/$794/$1,353) make demand control the top lever.
- Track and shave coincident peak demand
- Take service at the highest practical voltage
- Use Green Button data and prepare for AMI interval analytics
Large commercial / light industrial
Large commercial accounts should compare standard L.G.S. with L.G.S.-T.O.D.
L.G.S. customer charge filed at $111.00 with ~$15.76/kW demand; T.O.D. may help if demand can shift off-peak.
- Model both L.G.S. variants on your load shape
- Reduce peak demand with controls
- Account for FAC and the proposed Generation Rider
Energy consultant / aggregator
Use the AEP Letter of Authorization today and plan for Green Button CMD post-AMI.
No automated API exists yet; manual authorization and Green Button DMD are the current paths.
- Collect signed AEP authorization forms and submit to inforelease@aep.com
- Gather 13 months of bills plus Green Button XML
- Build OAuth/ESPI capability for future Green Button CMD
Historical Rate Trends
Kentucky Power rates change through KPSC rate cases and rider/FAC adjustments. The most recent base-rate case is Case No. 2025-00257, filed August 29, 2025, with new rates and terms applied to bills for service on and after March 1, 2026.
March 1, 2026
Case No. 2025-00257 new rates take effect: higher C&I customer/demand charges (e.g., L.G.S. customer charge $97.00 to $111.00 as filed) and a new Generation Rider for Mitchell Plant cost recovery.
see filingAugust 29, 2025
Kentucky Power filed Case No. 2025-00257 rate application with the KPSC.
see filingOverall trend: Rising C&I customer and demand charges in the 2025 rate case; fuel and rider costs vary monthly.
Next expected change: Implementation of Case 2025-00257 results (effective March 1, 2026) and any subsequent rider/FAC updates.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because demand charges drive large Kentucky Power C&I bills, the biggest savings come from managing peak kW, selecting the right schedule (including L.G.S.-T.O.D.), and preparing for interval data once AMI matures.
Manage peak demand (kW)
For: Large general and industrial service
Limit coincident peaks and stagger large equipment to reduce billed demand on L.G.S./I.G.S.
Evaluate L.G.S.-T.O.D.
For: Large C&I with flexible operations
If demand can shift off-peak, the time-of-day schedule may lower demand costs versus standard L.G.S.
Use Green Button + prepare for AMI interval data
For: All C&I
Download Green Button usage now and plan analytics for 15/30-minute interval data as AMI deploys.
Leverage EnergyAdvantage efficiency incentives
For: Commercial and industrial
Pursue qualifying efficiency measures for rebates that reduce energy and demand.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Kentucky Power Company interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial and industrial rate schedules does Kentucky Power offer?▾
Kentucky Power's C&I tariffs include General Service (GS), Medium General Service (MGS), Large General Service (L.G.S. and L.G.S.-T.O.D., the time-of-day variant), and Industrial General Service (I.G.S.), plus riders and a fuel adjustment clause. All schedules are KPSC-approved and published in the Kentucky Power tariff and on the KPSC tariff library.
How much is the Large General Service customer charge?▾
Under the Case No. 2025-00257 rate filing (rates effective March 1, 2026), the L.G.S. monthly customer charge was filed at $111.00 (up from a present $97.00), with a primary-voltage demand charge filed around $15.76/kW. Industrial General Service (I.G.S.) customer charges were filed at $276/$794/$1,353 depending on delivery voltage, with demand charges near $30.52/kW. Verify the final approved figures in the current Kentucky Power tariff.
Can I get interval (15-minute) usage data?▾
Not yet. Kentucky Power reads meters monthly today and the usage portal shows monthly data only. AMI smart-meter deployment began January 31, 2026 and is expected to enable 15- or 30-minute interval data and Green Button Connect My Data over the next couple of years.
How does a consultant access a client's Kentucky Power data?▾
Have the business customer complete the AEP Business Third-Party Authorization (Letter of Authorization) form and submit it to inforelease@aep.com (fax 1-800-281-3916). Once processed, the third party can access the authorized billing and usage data through the portal. Green Button Download My Data XML can also be shared by the customer.
Does Kentucky Power support EDI?▾
Yes, through parent company AEP's B2B/EDI platform using ANSI X12 4010. EDI is used for supplier transactions (810 invoices, 820 remittance, 997 acknowledgements) via AT&T Easylink VAN or direct connection, not for utility billing or metering data.
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