{"id":298,"date":"2026-09-22T15:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paris.ky.gov\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2026-10-19T14:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:24:11","slug":"combined-utilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paris.ky.gov\/combined-utilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Combined Utilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"298\" class=\"elementor elementor-298\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1a61b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f1a61b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd7f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1cd7f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style id=\"cu3-css\">\/* combined-utilities v3 (10\/19, Job 2): 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class=\"cu3-bc\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u203a<\/span><a href=\"\/departments\/\">City Departments<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u203a<\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Combined Utilities<\/span><\/nav><h1 class=\"cu3-h1\">Combined Utilities<\/h1><p class=\"cu3-lead\">Providing reliable electric, water, wastewater, and essential public services to the citizens and businesses of Paris, Kentucky.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"cu3-tasks\" aria-label=\"Common utility tasks\">\n<li class=\"cu3-task\"><span class=\"cu3-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"6\" width=\"18\" height=\"13\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 10h18M7 15h4\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"cu3-h3\">Pay Utility Bill<\/h2><p>Pay online through Paymentus, the City's online payment service.<\/p><a class=\"cu3-go\" href=\"https:\/\/ipn4.paymentus.com\/cp\/pky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay online<span class=\"sr\"> through Paymentus (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cu3-task\"><span class=\"cu3-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M7 4h7l4 4v12H7z\"\/><path d=\"M14 4v4h4M10 13h5M10 17h5\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"cu3-h3\">Start, Stop, or Transfer Service<\/h2><p>Applications and guidelines for managing your service.<\/p><a class=\"cu3-go\" href=\"#cu-manage\">See service forms<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cu3-task\"><span class=\"cu3-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 2L4 14h7l-1 8 9-12h-7z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"cu3-h3\">Report a Power Outage<\/h2><p class=\"big\">866-974-2110<\/p><p>Available 24\/7.<\/p><a class=\"cu3-go\" href=\"tel:+18669742110\">Call the power outage line<span class=\"sr\"> at 866-974-2110<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-contact\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-c-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu-c-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Need to Contact Utilities?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cu3-contact\">\n<div class=\"cu3-cbox\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Utility Billing<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-dl two\">\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Email<\/span><a class=\"v\" href=\"mailto:customer@paris.ky.gov\">customer@paris.ky.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Phone<\/span><a class=\"v\" href=\"tel:+18599872110\">(859) 987-2110<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Hours<\/span><span class=\"v\">Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Mailing address<\/span><span class=\"v\">525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-cbox\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">After-Hours Utility Problems<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-dl\">\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">After-hours city line<\/span><a class=\"v\" href=\"tel:+18599872100\">(859) 987-2100<\/a><span class=\"d\">Calls roll to Dispatch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Water or sewer problem<\/span><a class=\"v\" href=\"tel:+18599532041\">(859) 953-2041<\/a><span class=\"d\">Field Operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Power outage<\/span><a class=\"v\" href=\"tel:+18669742110\">866-974-2110<\/a><span class=\"d\">Available 24\/7.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"cu3-911\">These lines are for utility problems. For a police, fire, or medical emergency, call <a href=\"tel:911\">911<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-pay\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-pay-h\"><h2 id=\"cu-pay-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Pay Your Utility Bill<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cu3-pay\">\n<div class=\"cu3-pm\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Pay Online<\/h3><p>Pay your utility bill online through Paymentus, the City's online payment service.<\/p><p class=\"cu3-note\">You will leave the City website and go to ipn4.paymentus.com. Check the address before entering payment details.<\/p><a class=\"cu3-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/ipn4.paymentus.com\/cp\/pky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay Online with Paymentus<span class=\"sr\"> (outside website, opens in a new tab)<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-pm\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Pay by Phone<\/h3><p class=\"big\"><a href=\"tel:+18337352765\">1-833-735-2765<\/a><\/p><p>Pay by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p><p>Have your account ID ready. It\u2019s printed on your bill.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-pm\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">24-Hour Drop Box<\/h3><p>Use the 24-hour curbside payment drop box at:<\/p><p><b>City Hall<\/b><br>525 High Street<br>Paris, KY 40361<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-policy\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-bill-h\"><h2 id=\"cu-bill-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Billing &amp; Payment Policy<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"cu3-tl\">\n<li><p class=\"cu3-when\">By the 15th<\/p><div><p><b>Payment due.<\/b> Payments are due by close of business on the 15th.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><p class=\"cu3-when\">After the 15th<\/p><div><p><b>Penalty added.<\/b> Penalties are added after close of business on the 15th.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><p class=\"cu3-when\">By the 26th<\/p><div><p><b>Pay in full to avoid termination.<\/b> Payment in full must be received by close of business on the 26th. If unpaid, a $30 reconnection fee is applied, and post-marked mail is subject to an additional fee.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><p class=\"cu3-when\">Reconnection<\/p><div><p><b>Same-day restoration.<\/b> The full balance plus the $30 reconnection fee must be received before 4:00 P.M. Payments made after 4:00 P.M. are restored the next business day.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"cu3-warn\"><span><b>Weekends:<\/b> If the 15th or the 26th falls on a weekend, place your payment in the drop box for receipt by Monday before 8:00 A.M.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-rates\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-rates-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu-rates-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Current Utility Rates<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cu3-rlead\">Key residential rates for homes <b>inside the City<\/b> with a standard <b>3\/4-inch or 7\/8-inch meter<\/b>. Other meter sizes, outside-City, and commercial rates are in each full rate schedule (PDF), which is the official source.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cu3-rates\">\n<div class=\"cu3-rate\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Electric<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-rows\"><li><span>Monthly service charge <span class=\"unit\">per month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$15.00<\/span><\/li><li><span>Energy <span class=\"unit\">per kWh<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$0.10390<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cu3-ord\">Ordinance 2024-25 \u00b7 rates effective for billings after July 1, 2026<br>Adopted October 8, 2024<\/p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ORD-2024-25-Electricty-Rates-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electric rate schedule (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-rate\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Water<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-rows\"><li><span>Monthly customer charge <span class=\"unit\">per month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$11.00<\/span><\/li><li><span>Water used <span class=\"unit\">per 1,000 gallons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$3.72<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cu3-ord\">Ordinance 2024-12 \u00b7 effective July 1, 2026<br>Adopted June 25, 2024<\/p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ORD-2024-12-Water-Rates-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water rate schedule (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-rate\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">Sewer<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-rows\"><li><span>Monthly customer charge <span class=\"unit\">per month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$10.50<\/span><\/li><li><span>Sewer <span class=\"unit\">per 1,000 gallons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$7.00<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cu3-ord\">Ordinance 2024-13 \u00b7 effective July 1, 2026<br>Adopted June 25, 2024<\/p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ORD-2024-13-Sewer-Rates-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewer rate schedule (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-rate fee\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">911 Assessment (E-911 fee)<\/h3><p class=\"cu3-feetag\">A fee that appears on your utility bill. It is not a utility service.<\/p><ul class=\"cu3-rows\"><li><span>Monthly fee <span class=\"unit\">per water meter, monthly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"amt\">$11.05<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cu3-ord\">Ordinance 2026-7 \u00b7 effective with the bill generated July 31, 2026<br>Adopted June 23, 2026<\/p><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Scan_City_Of_Paris_20260922_112005-searchable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-911 fee ordinance (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cu3-small\">Electric bills also include a Power Cost Adjustment that can change from month to month. See <a href=\"\/combined-utilities\/understand-your-bill\/\">Understand Your Utility Bill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-billhelp\" aria-labelledby=\"cu3-b-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu3-b-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Understand Your Bill<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cu3-bill\"><div><p>Each line on your statement is explained, in the order it appears, on an example bill. It covers water, sewer, electric, the Power Cost Adjustment, the meter fee, the 911 Assessment, taxes, and your due date.<\/p><p style=\"margin-top:20px\"><a class=\"cu3-btn\" href=\"\/combined-utilities\/understand-your-bill\/\">Understand Your Utility Bill<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cu3-mini\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"cu3-mini-hd\">EXAMPLE BILL<\/div><ol><li><span>1<\/span>Service period \u00b7 Account ID<\/li><li><span>2<\/span>Water<\/li><li><span>3<\/span>Sewer<\/li><li><span>4<\/span>Electric<\/li><li><span>5<\/span>Adjustment<\/li><li><span>6<\/span>Electric surcharge<\/li><li><span>7<\/span>911 Assessment<\/li><li><span>8<\/span>Other tax<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"cu3-pair\"><section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-highbill\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-hb-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu-hb-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Why Your Bill May Be Higher<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cu3-check\">\n<li><span><b>Compare your usage.<\/b> Check the kWh and gallons on this bill against your previous bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Check for leaks.<\/b> Look at toilets, faucets, and pipes. If you find a leak, have it fixed as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Remember the Power Cost Adjustment.<\/b> It changes with wholesale fuel and power costs, so the Adjustment line on your bill can change even when your usage doesn\u2019t.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b>Contact Utility Billing.<\/b> Call <a href=\"tel:+18599872110\">(859) 987-2110<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:customer@paris.ky.gov\">customer@paris.ky.gov<\/a>, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-assist\" aria-labelledby=\"cu3-as-h\"><h2 id=\"cu3-as-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Need Help Paying Your Bill?<\/h2><div class=\"cu3-help\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"key\">The City does not offer payment arrangements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"key\">Payment in full is due by close of business on the 26th to avoid termination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For possible assistance, contact The WELL at <a href=\"tel:+18597070699\">859-707-0699<\/a> (Thursdays, 10 AM to 2 PM).<\/li>\n<li>Or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/commaction.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Action Council<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a> at <a href=\"tel:+18599875277\">859-987-5277<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-manage\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-f-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu-f-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Forms &amp; Service Applications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cu3-forms\">\n<div><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\" style=\"margin-bottom:14px\">Manage Service<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-docs\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/New-Service-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M7 3h7l5 5v13H7z M14 3v5h5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>New Service Application (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><p>Download or complete the official application to establish new residential or commercial electric, water, and sewer service.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Turning-Service-On-and-Off.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M7 3h7l5 5v13H7z M14 3v5h5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>Turning Service On and Off (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><p>Guidelines for initiating, transferring, or disconnecting service.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\" style=\"margin-bottom:14px\">Solar<\/h3><ul class=\"cu3-docs\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Paris-Solar-Net-Metering-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M7 3h7l5 5v13H7z M14 3v5h5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>Paris Solar Net Metering Application (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><p>Inter-connection requests and net metering program applications.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cu3-sec\" id=\"cu-tips\" aria-labelledby=\"cu-tips-h\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:24px\"><h2 id=\"cu-tips-h\" class=\"cu3-h2\">Saving Energy and Water<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cu3-tips\">\n<ul class=\"cu3-tiplist\">\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Winter<\/span>Keep the heat on, no lower than 60 degrees, and open cabinet doors so heat reaches pipes near outside walls.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">Winter<\/span>Leaving a building vacant and unheated? Call <a href=\"tel:+18599872110\">(859) 987-2110<\/a> to schedule a water shutoff.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"cu3-lab\">All year<\/span>Check toilets, faucets, and pipes for leaks regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cu3-pdfs\"><h3 class=\"cu3-h3\">More tips<\/h3><ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Energy-Saving-Tips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Energy Saving Tips (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Prevent-Frozen-Pipes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prevent Frozen Pipes (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Water-Conservation-Tips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Conservation Tips (PDF)<span class=\"sr\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"cu3-still\"><p><b>Still need help?<\/b> Call Utility Billing at <a href=\"tel:+18599872110\">(859) 987-2110<\/a>, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.<\/p><a href=\"#cu-contact\">All utility contacts<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2191<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"cu3-upd\">Page last updated: October 19, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script id=\"cu-hashmove\">(function(){var h=location.hash;if([\"#cu-pca-faq\",\"#cu-bd\",\"#cu-bd-cap\",\"#cu-ub-h\"].indexOf(h)>-1){location.replace(\"\/combined-utilities\/understand-your-bill\/\"+h)}})();<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\u203aCity Departments\u203aCombined Utilities Combined Utilities Providing reliable electric, water, wastewater, and essential public services to the citizens and businesses of Paris, Kentucky. 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