Macon County, MO: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Macon County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Macon County, Missouri Electricity Overview

Macon County has a population of 15,222 residents.

On average, Macon County residents are responsible for 6,141.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,162.25.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Macon County experienced a 6.74% decrease over the preceding 12 months.

When calculating by number of customers, Ameren Missouri is the largest electricity supplier in Macon County.

Regrettably, in the previous 12 months, there has been a 1.41% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels in the county.

At an average residential rate of 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Macon County benefit from a 16.81% discount from the nationwide average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    191,538 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.58 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    90,342 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    90,342 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.93 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    93,480,294 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,141.13 kg

Recent Energy News in Macon

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Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

Macon Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.75¢ per kWh

  • 3.51% higher than last month
  • 7.62% lower than February last year
  • 0.53% higher than the Missouri average
  • 27.88% lower than the US average
  • 534th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 5,526th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 323 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 951 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.94¢ per kWh

  • 0.58% lower than last month
  • 3.04% higher than February last year
  • 1.52% higher than the Missouri average
  • 17.69% lower than the US average
  • 536th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 9,746th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 280 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 161 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$123.07 per month

  • 29.09% lower than last month
  • 4.64% lower than February last year
  • 3.75% higher than the Missouri average
  • 1.83% lower than the US average
  • 667th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 42 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 34 since February last year
  • 12,918th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,952 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,705 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$142.72 per month

  • 0.35% lower than last month
  • 1.15% lower than February last year
  • 3.09% higher than the Missouri average
  • 7.69% higher than the US average
  • 716th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18,249th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 165 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 765 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.11¢ per kWh

  • 2.83% higher than last month
  • 8.62% lower than February last year
  • 0.23% higher than the Missouri average
  • 25.77% lower than the US average
  • 526th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 5,319th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,141 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,312 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.37¢ per kWh

  • 0.69% lower than last month
  • 2.85% higher than February last year
  • 1.97% higher than the Missouri average
  • 19.45% lower than the US average
  • 536th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 9,609th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 497 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,275 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$532.29 per month

  • 20.97% lower than last month
  • 3.33% lower than February last year
  • 6.62% lower than the Missouri average
  • 68.18% lower than the US average
  • 405th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 42 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since February last year
  • 14,354th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,227 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 117 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$679.37 per month

  • 0.22% lower than last month
  • 3.3% higher than February last year
  • 3.3% lower than the Missouri average
  • 58.64% lower than the US average
  • 446th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 17,149th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 204 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,064 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7.55¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 8.85% lower than February last year
  • 1.48% higher than the Missouri average
  • 23.4% lower than the US average
  • 528th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since February last year
  • 10,035th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 162 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,403 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.69% lower than last month
  • 4.5% higher than February last year
  • 3.54% higher than the Missouri average
  • 14.38% lower than the US average
  • 709th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 16,988th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 199 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,396 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$11,954.05 per month

  • 37.36% lower than last month
  • 23.53% lower than February last year
  • 5.91% lower than the Missouri average
  • 61.01% lower than the US average
  • 451st in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 83 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 83 since February last year
  • 14,373rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,396 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,116 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$18,446.67 per month

  • 1.63% lower than last month
  • 3.61% lower than February last year
  • 3.24% higher than the Missouri average
  • 45.89% lower than the US average
  • 534th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 16,478th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 217 since February last year

Macon Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

345 MWh

  • 336.71% higher than last month
  • 2.68% higher than February last year
  • 96.87% lower than the Missouri average
  • 98.51% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 55 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 609th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 72 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

352.54 MWh

  • 3.81% higher than last month
  • 9.09% higher than February last year
  • 97.69% lower than the Missouri average
  • 98.63% lower than the US average
  • 12th in the state out of 55 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since February last year
  • 646th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 861 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for February, 2024

345 MWh

  • 336.71% higher than last month
  • 2.68% higher than February last year
  • 155.43% higher than the Missouri average
  • 84.73% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 15 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 160th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 68 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

352.54 MWh

  • 3.81% higher than last month
  • 9.09% higher than February last year
  • 158.76% higher than the Missouri average
  • 80.48% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 15 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 168th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 430 since February last year

Macon, MO Electricity Overview

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Macon averages a residential electricity rate of 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 5.81% more than the state's average price of 12.74 cents, ranking the city at 694th out of 1086 cities in Missouri for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 81,553.62 megawatt hours a year, Macon, Missouri Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city. CO2 emissions per person went down by 6.66% within the preceding year.

Macon is home to 4 electricity producing plants, which is the 2nd most power plants within a city in Missouri. For every citizen in the city there are 8,530.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution. A total of 46,569,595.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Macon

Macon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.098/kWh$225.69/mo.$80.46/mo.
694th13.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Macon
403rd$137.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Macon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Macon, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ameren MissouriBUNDLED12.26123.5913,057,104.521,601,429,569
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
Macon ElectricBUNDLED12.43137.21131,03616,289,500
Macon, Missouri Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.67128.3628,667.563,920,117.68

La Plata, MO Electricity Overview

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La Plata averages a residential electricity rate of 13.39 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 5.10% more than the state's average price of 12.74 cents, ranking the city at 667th out of 1086 cities in Missouri for best average electricity rate. The city generates about 0 megawatt hours per person each year from electrical generating plants located within its borders, which ranks them as the 35th highest generator in the state out of 1086 cities. The city is ranked 39th in Missouri in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 6 megawatt hours produced.

In La Plata, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 8,531.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 21st worst polluting city out of 1086 cities in Missouri based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 10,843,458.83 kilograms, the city ranks 335th worst in Missouri for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. La Plata is home to one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Plata

La Plata residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.098/kWh$225.69/mo.$80.46/mo.
667th13.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Plata
265th$129.57Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Plata Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Plata, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ameren MissouriBUNDLED12.26123.5913,057,104.521,601,429,569
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
La Plata, Missouri Electric UtilityBUNDLED13.3092.9964,973.58661,730.77
Macon ElectricBUNDLED12.43137.21131,03616,289,500

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Bevier, MO Electricity Overview

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Bevier averages a residential electricity rate of 13.42 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 5.31% more than the state's average price of 12.74 cents, ranking the city at 675th out of 1086 cities in Missouri for best average electricity rate. Bevier is the 486th largest city in the state, with a population of 584. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $140.96 per month.

Bevier is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 8,530.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 188th worst polluting city out of 1086 cities in Missouri based on emissions per capita. A total of 4,981,982.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bevier

Bevier residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.098/kWh$225.69/mo.$80.46/mo.
675th13.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bevier
468th$140.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bevier Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bevier, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ameren MissouriBUNDLED12.26123.5913,057,104.521,601,429,569
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.56162.071,738,360.32270,541,661
Macon ElectricBUNDLED12.43137.21131,03616,289,500

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Electricity Production in Macon County, Missouri

Power Plants in Macon County, Missouri

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Macon County MO Natural Gas 90,33624,868,213.86275.29
Macon Solar Power Project
Macon MO Solar 4,247
La Plata MO Distillate Fuel Oil 64,889.48814.91

Macon County, Missouri Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Macon County, Natural Gas makes up 99.99% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the county's citizens emit 6,141.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 101st highest polluting county out of 115 counties in the state. With total emissions of 93,480,294.38 kilograms, the county ranks 74th worst in the state and 1809th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Macon County has 3 power producing plants in the county. This is the 460th most power plants within a single county.

NATURAL GAS
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99.99%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Macon County, Missouri Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Macon County offering electricity. Of those 5, 4 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Missouri has commendable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Macon County is about 4.06% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.23%, resulting in a rank of 967th best in the United States and a state rank of 53rd best out of 3230 and 115 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Macon County:

  • Atlanta, Missouri:
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
  • Bevier, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
  • Callao, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
  • Elmer, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
  • Ethel, Missouri:
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
  • La Plata, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 25.42%
    • Ameren Missouri: 25.42%
    • La Plata, Missouri Electric Utility: 23.74%
    • Empire District Electric: 25.42%
  • Macon, Missouri:
    • Macon, Missouri Electric Utility: 24.78%
    • Ameren Missouri: 25.07%
    • Empire District Electric: 25.07%
    • Macon Electric: 25.07%
  • New Cambria, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
  • South Gifford, Missouri:
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Macon County, Missouri?

The largest electricity supplier in Macon County, Missouri by total revenue is Ameren Missouri.

How many electric companies offer service in Macon County, Missouri?

There are 5 electricity companies operating in Macon County, Missouri.

What electricity companies offer service in Macon County, Missouri?

How many power plants are in Macon County, Missouri?

There are 3 active electricity plants located in Macon County, Missouri

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-04-02