Utility Providers in New Hope, Kentucky

New Hope is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Nelson County.

Nelson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in New Hope vs. US average

Electricity
12.2¢/kWh
↓ 26% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below KY state average (12.8¢)
Natural gas
$13.61/Mcf
↓ 6% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across New Hope-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in New Hope

Electricity$250+ (11.1¢–13.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$28/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How New Hope heats its homes

71%
29%

71% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in New Hope

Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 13.5¢ per kWh.

New Hope
12.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp, Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY), Kentucky Utilities Co, Salt River Electric Coop Corp.

This is 26% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in New Hope

New Hope has strong broadband coverage.

South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 4 providers

Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp
Inter County Energy Coop Corp - (KY)
Kentucky Utilities Co
Salt River Electric Coop Corp

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy Corporation
Louisville Gas & Electric

Water 4 providers

BARDSTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT
BLOOMFIELD WATER & SEWER DEPT
NEW HAVEN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
NORTH NELSON WATER DISTRICT

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in New Hope, KY

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.