Cole County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cole County, Missouri Electricity Overview
Residents of Cole County are paying, on average, 24.02% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Cole County has a population of 76,969 residents.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Cole County is $130.44, compared to the state average of $132.25. Cole County citizens enjoy a 1.37% 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 3.91% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent 12 months.
Cole County residents are accountable for 8,452.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, making it the 521st highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the country based on per capita emissions.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
964,666 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.53 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
22,422 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
22,422 MWh
Production per Capita
0.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
650,575,728 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,452.44 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 April, 2024
11.63¢ per kWh
- 0.01% higher than last month
- 3.92% higher than April last year
- 7.15% lower than the Missouri average
- 31.25% lower than the US average
- 261st in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 3,322nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 580 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 723 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.33¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 4.01% higher than April last year
- 4.06% lower than the Missouri average
- 23.55% lower than the US average
- 298th in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since April last year
- 5,451st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 960 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$91.67 per month
- 10.81% lower than last month
- 3.97% higher than April last year
- 4.45% lower than the Missouri average
- 18.69% lower than the US average
- 242nd in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since April last year
- 6,732nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,657 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 474 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.63 per month
- 0.22% higher than last month
- 0.01% higher than April last year
- 1.83% higher than the Missouri average
- 1.8% lower than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
- 14,940th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 289 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 861 since April last year
Jefferson City, MO Electricity Overview
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The residential electricity price is 12.33 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Jefferson City, which is 4.06% lower than the state's average rate of 12.85 cents. With an estimated 2,199 total residential customers, Ameren Missouri is the largest electricity provider in the city. Jefferson City citizens consume 2407.81% 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 8,416.7 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 362,557,671.12 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 ($) |
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Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 122.95 | 12,887,998.85 | 1,595,184,101 | |
Callaway Electric | BUNDLED | 15.26 | 181.5 | 165,381.76 | 25,238,183.03 | |
Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.10 | 139.52 | 283,968.68 | 34,348,764.49 |
Zips with electric coverage in Jefferson City, Missouri include: 65109, 65101, 65043
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Wardsville, MO Electricity Overview
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The residential electricity price is 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Wardsville, which is 5.50% lower than the state's average rate of 12.85 cents. Selling an estimated 4,975.45 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.84 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 101.12 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,497.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 122nd worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 14,480,357.85 kilograms, the city ranks 293rd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 21,356.52 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wardsville
Wardsville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wardsville, Missouri
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 122.95 | 12,887,998.85 | 1,595,184,101 | |
Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.10 | 139.52 | 283,968.68 | 34,348,764.49 |
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Taos, MO Electricity Overview
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The residential electricity price is 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Taos, which is 5.50% lower than the state's average rate of 12.85 cents. Selling an estimated 9,301.66 megawatt hours each year, Ameren Missouri is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.84 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 101.12 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes per outage.
Approximately 8,497.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 122nd worst polluter in the state out of 1086 cities. With total emissions of 11,981,986.25 kilograms, the city ranks 322nd highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 17,671.77 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taos
Taos residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taos, Missouri
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Ameren Missouri | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 122.95 | 12,887,998.85 | 1,595,184,101 | |
Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.10 | 139.52 | 283,968.68 | 34,348,764.49 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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1 | Ameren Missouri | 23,276 |
2 | Three Rivers Electric Cooperative | 3,626 |