Electricity Rates in Missouri

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Missouri

  • Population
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    6,168,187
  • Total Production
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    77,577,168 MWh / 12.58 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    79,982,946 MWh / 12.97 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    9,306,034 MWh / 1.51 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    56,168,748,463 kg / 9,106.2 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    68,271,134 MWh / 11.07 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Missouri

Missouri residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.093/kWh$208.18/mo.$79.52/mo.
12th12.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Missouri
30th$134.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Missouri Residents

Missouri Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2022 and 2021 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2021 will be finalized in the fall of 2022. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2022 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Missouri's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average residential electricity rate in Missouri in 2023 is 12.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.36% lower than the US average rate of 15.34 cents. Missouri is the 12th lowest priced state in the United States using average electric rate. When shopping for electricity, many citizens are faced with only one or two options when choosing their electricity supplier due to the regulated electricity market that exists in the state. The state released 56,168,748,462.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making it the 6th worst polluting state in the nation based on total CO2 emissions. Ameren Missouri has 1,250,690 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the state . Thankfully, in the last year, coal usage for the purpose of electric production in the state has decreased by 10.83%. As the 6th worst polluting state in the nation based on pollution per capita from electricity use, Missouri residents average emissions of 9,106.2 kilograms of CO2 gases each.

Residential Electricity Providers in Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Ameren MissouriBUNDLED11.43120.2413,663,0101,562,224,39736,213,592.46
EvergyBUNDLED12.30118.966,603,050811,906,7308,810,644.03
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.35171.831,835,847281,758,0823,407,299.83
Cuivre River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.62131.341,142,632109,949,895
City Utilities Springfield MOBUNDLED10.7797.171,116,633120,316,6002,778,621.99
Ozark Border Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.26138.79536,99255,082,000
Independence Power and LightBUNDLED14.24119.19536,68276,448,780240,508.18
Laclede ElectricBUNDLED10.41130.67515,00453,592,000
Southwest Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.99116.48509,72356,009,000
White River Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED13.29139.97480,21263,834,000
124 providers total

Commercial Electricity Providers in Missouri

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Ameren MissouriBUNDLED8.95623.1313,729,0801,228,998,83736,213,592.46
EvergyBUNDLED9.58832.027,761,858743,572,3408,810,644.03
City Utilities Springfield MOBUNDLED8.94732.781,574,983140,840,4062,778,621.99
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED13.08688.641,562,483204,417,5173,407,299.83
Columbia MO UtilitiesBUNDLED10.63586.1446,23547,439,00065,139
Independence Power and LightBUNDLED12.85817.94394,38350,669,439240,508.18
White River Valley Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.71293.96237,47327,800,000
Municipal Utilities Poplar Bluff MissouriBUNDLED9.50683.35158,82815,088,4002,317
Ozark Border Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.55166.63155,41314,837,000
Black River Electric Cooperative MOBUNDLED9.52303.03147,31614,029,000
123 providers total

Power Plants in Missouri

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
LabadieAmeren Missouri (100.00%)
Franklin County Coal 16,589,564.9617,313,591,545.081,043.64
CallawayAmeren Missouri (100.00%)
Callaway County Nuclear 8,997,684.49
New MadridAssociated Electric Cooperative (100.00%)
New Madrid County Coal 7,622,234.017,302,400,353.21958.04
Thomas HillAssociated Electric Cooperative (100.00%)
Randolph County Coal 7,016,627.016,572,187,505.35936.66
IatanMissouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (7.12%)Kansas Electric Power Cooperative (2.14%)Evergy (78.75%)Empire District Electric (12.00%)
Platte County Coal 5,553,5155,416,741,417.38975.37
Rush IslandAmeren Missouri (100.00%)
Jefferson County Coal 4,327,263.014,509,289,543.961,042.0712/2039
SiouxAmeren Missouri (100.00%)
West Alton Coal 3,409,6103,367,411,696.02987.6212/2028
HawthornEvergy (100.00%)
Kansas City Coal 3,406,1313,331,155,070.59977.99
John Twitty Energy CenterCity Utilities Springfield MO (100.00%)
Springfield Coal 2,593,294.992,521,309,414.33972.24
State Line Combined CycleEmpire District Electric (62.72%)Evergy (37.28%)
Jasper County Natural Gas 2,254,081919,933,832.64408.12
116 power plants total

Quick Facts

Missouri produces 2.15% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 1,670,142.07 megawatt hours a year.

Over the course of the previous year, Missouri saw a 0.22% growth in population.

Missouri is ranked 25th in the country for total power produced by nuclear power.

Approximately 51,487,780.1 megawatt hours of electricity in Missouri are produced per year using natural gas. This is 8.35 megawatt hours per citizen in the state each year.

Electricity consumption per capita in Missouri amounts to 12.97 megawatt hours per year.

In Missouri, 68,271,134.07 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Missouri is 17th worst in the country for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Adair County25,339813.64$149.20/mo
Andrew County18,023714.59$166.64/mo
Atchison County5,3127513.01$155.21/mo
Audrain County25,2236311.25$133.83/mo
Barry County34,648813.73$153.64/mo
Barton County11,7128114.14$159.38/mo
Bates County16,1007213.51$151.64/mo
Benton County19,3518112.16$132.45/mo
Bollinger County10,758811.15$128.79/mo
Boone County182,1707511.70$124.52/mo
Buchanan County85,5459213.79$158.01/mo
Butler County42,3147112.58$150.28/mo
Caldwell County8,856411.74$131.67/mo
Callaway County44,4495212.77$144.91/mo
Camden County43,0536111.32$129.45/mo
Cape Girardeau County81,0869113.16$145.40/mo
Carroll County8,5646112.54$131.42/mo
Carter County5,365510.35$137.90/mo
Cass County106,9667313.51$150.87/mo
Cedar County14,1848213.87$149.01/mo
Chariton County7,43210113.20$140.96/mo
Christian County87,8247113.88$153.35/mo
Clark County6,6497114.21$151.01/mo
Clay County250,134711.68$128.58/mo
Clinton County21,095612.12$138.71/mo
Cole County77,4123311.14$122.02/mo
Cooper County17,397613.80$151.16/mo
Crawford County23,204811.39$133.50/mo
Dade County7,584813.84$153.98/mo
Dallas County16,946612.68$140.88/mo
Daviess County8,4276112.15$129.72/mo
DeKalb County11,6394214.17$167.86/mo
Dent County14,585711.53$138.24/mo
Douglas County11,808712.68$138.66/mo
Dunklin County28,5929313.43$159.65/mo
Franklin County104,3318112.66$140.42/mo
Gasconade County14,803911.24$124.70/mo
Gentry County6,2316215.68$196.47/mo
Greene County296,8757613.03$146.11/mo
Grundy County9,9017313.00$147.60/mo
Harrison County8,229411.99$136.20/mo
Henry County21,884813.39$151.59/mo
Hickory County8,429513.15$143.82/mo
Holt County4,295613.45$160.82/mo
Howard County10,147814.80$157.57/mo
Howell County39,7534111.36$127.70/mo
Iron County9,606612.18$137.12/mo
Jackson County713,22961112.47$124.02/mo
Jasper County122,0597514.45$168.07/mo
Jefferson County225,9135113.43$146.57/mo
Johnson County53,8896112.84$151.37/mo
Knox County3,782813.70$145.54/mo
Laclede County35,8983110.43$129.63/mo
Lafayette County32,7529212.78$149.58/mo
Lawrence County38,123613.52$152.58/mo
Lewis County10,031613.91$147.74/mo
Lincoln County58,689310.53$125.78/mo
Linn County11,96212113.89$150.28/mo
Livingston County15,0017213.48$146.76/mo
Macon County15,2228613.02$140.83/mo
Madison County12,5975110.50$123.43/mo
Maries County8,457510.77$129.84/mo
Marion County28,5649213.16$146.32/mo
McDonald County23,267413.50$162.45/mo
Mercer County3,561211.91$141.13/mo
Miller County24,6436111.10$123.68/mo
Mississippi County12,976612.61$147.42/mo
Moniteau County15,723412.46$133.37/mo
Monroe County8,6438111.75$135.66/mo
Montgomery County11,384511.73$138.07/mo
Morgan County20,883613.27$143.93/mo
New Madrid County16,6589112.91$149.97/mo
Newton County58,634413.50$162.45/mo
Nodaway County21,5716314.62$169.38/mo
Oregon County8,891511.90$133.70/mo
Osage County13,372311.08$122.36/mo
Ozark County8,664513.33$144.40/mo
Pemiscot County15,949613.43$155.84/mo
Perry County19,007313.44$136.89/mo
Pettis County42,919612.64$147.65/mo
Phelps County44,6926111.29$138.59/mo
Pike County18,0528112.76$144.87/mo
Platte County105,1897112.77$141.94/mo
Polk County31,541613.30$145.86/mo
Pulaski County53,4606110.46$133.02/mo
Putnam County4,7159113.55$132.81/mo
Ralls County10,3189213.33$144.28/mo
Randolph County24,8809212.44$132.21/mo
Ray County23,080813.16$146.72/mo
Reynolds County6,1387111.13$128.08/mo
Ripley County11,032412.57$153.82/mo
Saline County23,2787212.69$147.98/mo
Schuyler County4,0947113.68$149.16/mo
Scotland County4,760713.99$153.76/mo
Scott County38,1617112.58$147.16/mo
Shannon County7,185511.22$129.52/mo
Shelby County6,08710312.62$135.69/mo
St. Charles County402,3774210.65$125.04/mo
St. Clair County9,235813.45$144.72/mo
St. Francois County67,1685411.18$121.02/mo
St. Louis County1,001,9827111.50$120.95/mo
St. Louis city302,7872511.43$120.24/mo
Ste. Genevieve County18,406213.91$139.16/mo
Stoddard County28,8128112.50$146.62/mo
Stone County31,018713.72$150.37/mo
Sullivan County6,045913.15$138.54/mo
Taney County55,8544214.33$155.99/mo
Texas County24,866511.58$139.31/mo
Vernon County19,8317113.73$150.23/mo
Warren County35,033310.54$125.72/mo
Washington County23,791411.16$122.88/mo
Wayne County11,298512.74$148.30/mo
Webster County38,978810.27$129.81/mo
Worth County2,004514.54$168.45/mo
Wright County18,2444110.24$126.71/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Missouri, Coal makes up 66.37% of the fuel used for electricity generation. Nuclear (11.60%) is also used in electricity production, as well as Natural Gas (9.61%). The state residents average 9,106.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 6th worst in the United States in this category. Total emissions from electricity use in the state is 56,168,748,462.71 kilograms, which is the 6th worst total amount of emissions for all states. There are 116 electricity plants in the state of Missouri, which is the 30th highest number of power plants in a state in the nation and equates to the 38th highest amount of power plants per citizen.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
66.37%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
11.60%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
9.61%
WIND
Wind
9.48%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
2.15%
OTHER
Other
0.78%

Missouri Net Metering

Out of the 124 providers in Missouri, 96 of them offer net metering to their customers. The state has above average net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The state has 41 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 3.51%. The nationwide average is 2.45%, meaning Missouri ranks 31st best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

States that want to foster personal solar can do so by passing tax incentives and rebates for solar purchase. Missouri, unfortunately, has no statewide tax credits offered to residents who purchase solar. Residents are able to apply for rebates of $500 or less for private solar installs. Fortunately, Missouri offers a 100% tax exemption to residents who wish to install solar panels at their home. The state currently does not offer a sales tax exemption for the install of private solar panels, leaving citizens out in the cold for this category.

State Level Initiatives

Consumers who are shopping for electricity plans that are powered by renewable sources will benefit from state level legislation that encourage green energy usage. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for all electricity providers who operate in the state. These standards dictate that a certain amount of electricity must be produced from green energy. While further improvements could be made, Missouri requires for 1-15% of electric production to come from renewable fuels. In addition, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that assist with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Missouri, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Missouri

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Missouri?

The largest electricity provider in Missouri by total customer count is Ameren Missouri.

How much does electricity cost in Missouri?

The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity is 12.37 cents in Missouri in 2023.

Where does Missouri get its electricity?

Missouri's electricity is generated using primarily Coal, which makes up 66.37% of the fuel used in the state. Additionally, Nuclear accounts for 11.60% and Natural Gas accounts for 9.61%.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Missouri?

What is the average electric bill in Missouri?

The average electricity bill in the state of Missouri in 2023 is $135 while the national average is $137.

Does Missouri have a deregulated electricity market?

No, the state has a regulated market, where residents' electricity provider options are often determined by their location or state legislation.

What power companies offer service in Missouri?

How many electric companies offer service in Missouri?

Missouri is home to 124 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

How many power plants are located in Missouri?

There are 116 active power plants located in Missouri.

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-12-09