Cole County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Cole County, MO is $139.95
- The average electricity rate in Cole County, MO is 12.59¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Cole County, MO
The average residential electric bill in Cole County, MO is $139.95 per month. Cole County, MO is the 13th most expensive county in Missouri for electricity.
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Cole County, Missouri Electricity Overview
Residents of Cole County are paying, on average, 23.98% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 12.59 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.57 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest electricity company in Cole County by total customers is Ameren Missouri.
Cole County has the 1738th highest electricity production in the US out of 3221 counties, generating 22,422 megawatt hours.
Cole County generates 22,422 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Cole County 15th in Missouri out of 115 counties for total renewable electricity production.
Customers in the county use 4354.63% of the electricity that the county generates.
Consumers in Cole County deal with an average of 0.79 outages lasting 102.92 minutes per year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
976,395 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
22,422 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
22,422 MWh
Production per Capita
0.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
631,349,309 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,202.64 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 November, 2024
12.55¢ per kWh
- 2.31% higher than last month
- 5.17% higher than November last year
- 1.16% lower than the Missouri average
- 26.32% lower than the US average
- 595th in the state out of 1,068 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 159 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 42 since November last year
- 4,571st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 560 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 280 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.28¢ per kWh
- 0.39% higher than last month
- 5.28% higher than November last year
- 1.63% higher than the Missouri average
- 19.5% lower than the US average
- 713th in the state out of 1,068 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 184 since November last year
- 8,180th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 117 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 772 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$104.41 per month
- 14.1% higher than last month
- 0.39% higher than November last year
- 4.53% higher than the Missouri average
- 11.69% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 1,068 cities
- The state rank has increased by 65 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
- 10,219th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,209 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 781 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$138.41 per month
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 5.26% higher than November last year
- 3.44% higher than the Missouri average
- 2.69% lower than the US average
- 641st in the state out of 1,068 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since November last year
- 15,464th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 115 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,297 since November last year
Jefferson City, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.28 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Jefferson City, which is 2.51% higher than the state's average rate of 12.95 cents. This makes the city 713th out of 1086 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. With an estimated 2,237 total residential customers, Ameren Missouri is the largest electricity provider in the city. Jefferson City citizens consume 2437.09% of the electricity produced within the city boundaries and the city must use megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference.
Approximately 8,173.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 1055th worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 352,078,832.47 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 August.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.56 | 124.23 | 13,001,145.22 | 1,633,293,927 | |
| Callaway Electric | BUNDLED | 16.03 | 213.48 | 187,378.9 | 30,034,776.87 |
Zips with electric coverage in Jefferson City, Missouri include: 65109, 65101, 65043
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Wardsville, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.42 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Wardsville, which is 4.07% lower than the state's average rate of 12.95 cents. Selling an estimated 5,069.91 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.71 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 98.23 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,239.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 57th worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 14,040,565.64 kilograms, the city ranks 292nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 21,616.2 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wardsville
Wardsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wardsville, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.56 | 124.23 | 13,001,145.22 | 1,633,293,927 |
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Taos, MO Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.42 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Taos, which is 4.07% lower than the state's average rate of 12.95 cents. Selling an estimated 9,478.25 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.71 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 98.23 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,239.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 57th worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 11,618,073.68 kilograms, the city ranks 321st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 17,886.65 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.56 | 124.23 | 13,001,145.22 | 1,633,293,927 |
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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) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ameresco Jefferson CityAMERESCO Jefferson City LLC (100.00%) | Jefferson City | MO | Landfill Gas | 22,422 | 1 | 11,334,701.74 | 3 | 505.52 | 5 | ||
FairgroundsAmeren Missouri (100.00%) | Jefferson City | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 24 | 137,275.8 | 11 | 24 | ||||
| Jefferson City | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 24 | 234,546.78 | 7 | 24 |
Cole County, Missouri Details
Approximately 8,202.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 90th highest polluter in the state out of 115 counties. With total emissions of 631,349,308.61 kilograms, the county ranks 14th highest in Missouri and 511th 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 890th 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:
- Ameren Missouri: 89.51%
- Callaway Electric: 10.49%
- 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 3 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 | 23,645 |
| 2 | Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | 3,313 |
| 3 | CoMo Electric | 197 |
