Bitcoin Mining Profit in Kentucky

At Kentucky's average industrial electricity price of 6.78¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would make about $0.84 a day at today's hashprice ($33.35 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $76,619). At the household price of 13.13¢ it would lose $4.49 a day. Break-even: 7.78¢ (US) per kWh. Kentucky ranks 11 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.

Network and price Nov 2, 2026, 21:00 UTC · electricity: EIA Electric Power Annual 2025, Table 2.10

Hashprice

$33.35

per PH/s per day

Break-even power

7.78¢

US$ per kWh, 17.5 J/TH

Industrial price

6.78¢

per kWh (2025 avg)

Profit per machine

$0.84

a day, 200 TH/s · rank 11/64

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Assumes 144 blocks a day, today's fees per block and no change in difficulty or price. Hardware, cooling, hosting and taxes are not included. Example machine: 200 TH/s at 3,500 W (17.5 J/TH).

Bitcoin mining laws in Kentucky

Kentucky exempts electricity used in commercial crypto mining from sales and use tax (KRS 139.516) for sales before 1 July 2030, for sites using at least 200,000 kWh a month. New applications closed on 30 June 2025.

Sources: apps.legislature.ky.gov · apps.legislature.ky.gov. Not legal advice.

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Bitcoin Mining in Kentucky: FAQ

Is bitcoin mining profitable in Kentucky?

At today's numbers, yes at industrial rates: about $0.84 a day per 200 TH/s machine before hardware, cooling and hosting costs. At household rates it would lose $4.49 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.

How much does electricity cost in Kentucky?

The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for Kentucky: 13.13¢ per kWh for homes, 11.75¢ for businesses and 6.78¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).

Is bitcoin mining legal in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky exempts electricity used in commercial crypto mining from sales and use tax (KRS 139.516) for sales before 1 July 2030, for sites using at least 200,000 kWh a month. New applications closed on 30 June 2025.

What is the break-even electricity price for mining?

7.78¢ (US) per kWh for a 17.5 J/TH machine at today's hashprice; about 10.48¢ for a 13 J/TH machine. It changes every day with the price, fees and network hashrate.