Cole County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cole County, Missouri Electricity Overview
Residents of Cole County are paying, on average, 23.70% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 12.34 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Cole County has a population of 76,969 residents.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Cole County is $131.98, compared to the state average of $134.34. Cole County citizens enjoy a 1.75% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow statesmen.
With 76,969 residents living within the county and 22,422 megawatt hours produced per year, Cole County has a per capita production of 0.29 megawatt hours. This is the 37 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Missouri.
Cole County saw a 2.05% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent 12 months.
Cole County residents are accountable for 8,496.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making it the 519th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country based on per capita emissions.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
973,706 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
22,422 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
22,422 MWh
Production per Capita
0.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
653,993,057 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,496.84 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Jefferson City
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Jefferson City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
11.69¢ per kWh
- 0.6% higher than last month
- 2.58% higher than May last year
- 7.32% lower than the Missouri average
- 29.08% lower than the US average
- 350th in the state out of 1,075 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since May last year
- 3,403rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 499 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 93 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.63¢ per kWh
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 5.63% higher than May last year
- 1.73% lower than the Missouri average
- 21.74% lower than the US average
- 418th in the state out of 1,075 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since May last year
- 6,713th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,807 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$101.82 per month
- 16.42% higher than last month
- 4.88% higher than May last year
- 4.1% lower than the Missouri average
- 18.03% lower than the US average
- 475th in the state out of 1,075 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 135 since May last year
- 9,260th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,453 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 310 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$131.26 per month
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 3.29% higher than May last year
- 0.09% lower than the Missouri average
- 4% lower than the US average
- 399th in the state out of 1,075 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 13,792nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,168 since May last year
Jefferson City, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Jefferson City, which is 2.12% lower than the state's average rate of 12.91 cents. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $131.26 per month. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation amounts to 0.52 megawatt hours per citizen, which results in a ranking of 5th in the state out of 1086 cities.
Approximately 8,461.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 1057th worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 364,498,345.07 kilograms, the city ranks 16th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has the 7th highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 3 total plants. For electricity production purposes, Jefferson City's main fuel type is Landfill Gas, making up 22,422 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jefferson City
Jefferson City residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jefferson City, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.39 | 123.22 | 12,907,977.92 | 1,599,525,676 | |
| Callaway Electric | BUNDLED | 15.80 | 200.54 | 182,860.5 | 28,892,138.5 |
Zips with electric coverage in Jefferson City, Missouri include: 65109, 65101, 65043
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Wardsville, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Wardsville, which is 5.03% lower than the state's average rate of 12.91 cents. Selling an estimated 4,943.13 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.77 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 97.73 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,541.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 23rd worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 14,554,597.99 kilograms, the city ranks 293rd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 21,556.67 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wardsville
Wardsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wardsville, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.39 | 123.22 | 12,907,977.92 | 1,599,525,676 |
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Taos, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.26 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Taos, which is 5.03% lower than the state's average rate of 12.91 cents. Selling an estimated 9,241.24 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.77 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 97.73 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,541.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 23rd worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 12,043,417.35 kilograms, the city ranks 322nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 17,837.39 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.39 | 123.22 | 12,907,977.92 | 1,599,525,676 |
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Electricity Production in Cole County, Missouri
Power Plants in Cole County, Missouri
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ameresco Jefferson CityAMERESCO Jefferson City LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson City | MO | Landfill Gas | 22,422 | 11,334,701.74 | 505.52 | ||
FairgroundsAmeren Missouri (100.00%) | Jefferson City | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 137,275.8 | ||||
| Jefferson City | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 234,546.78 |
Cole County, Missouri Details
Approximately 8,496.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 91st highest polluter in the state out of 115 counties. With total emissions of 653,993,057.27 kilograms, the county ranks 14th highest in Missouri and 506th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Cole County is Landfill Gas. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Cole County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 786th highest number of power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Cole County:
- Centertown, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- Jefferson City, Missouri:
- Callaway Electric: 10.49%
- Ameren Missouri: 89.51%
- Lohman, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- Russellville, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- St. Martins, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- St. Thomas, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- Taos, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
- Wardsville, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Cole County, Missouri?
The largest electricity supplier in Cole County, Missouri by total customer count is Ameren Missouri.
How many electric companies offer service in Cole County, Missouri?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Cole County, Missouri.
How many power plants are in Cole County, Missouri?
Cole County, Missouri is home to 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Cole County, Missouri?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Missouri | 23,072 |
| 2 | Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | 3,359 |
