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 6,077.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,107.28.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Macon County experienced a 9.90% 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 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Macon County benefit from a 16.04% discount from the nationwide average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    189,554 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.45 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

    92,515,255 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,077.73 kg

Macon, MO Electricity Overview

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Macon averages a residential electricity rate of 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 6.31% more than the state's average price of 12.77 cents, ranking the city at 691st out of 1086 cities in Missouri for best average electricity rate. Macon, Missouri Electric Utility sells an estimated 81,553.62 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $137.3 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.21.

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 8,490.13 kilograms of CO2 pollution. A total of 46,347,631.49 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.
691st13.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Macon
402nd$137.3Average 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 MissouriBUNDLED12.14122.3413,088,338.021,588,360,487
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.95164.361,712,452.09273,139,424
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 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 5.62% more than the state's average price of 12.77 cents, ranking the city at 665th 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 36th highest generator in the state out of 1086 cities. The city is ranked 40th 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 8,490.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 22nd worst polluting city out of 1086 cities in Missouri based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 10,791,756.7 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.
665th13.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Plata
283rd$129.02Average 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 MissouriBUNDLED12.14122.3413,088,338.021,588,360,487
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.95164.361,712,452.09273,139,424
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 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 6.07% more than the state's average price of 12.77 cents, ranking the city at 680th 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 $140.24 per month.

Bevier is home to no power plants. On average, the city citizens emit 8,490.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 183rd worst polluting city out of 1086 cities in Missouri based on emissions per capita. A total of 4,958,237.18 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.
680th13.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bevier
473rd$140.24Average 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 MissouriBUNDLED12.14122.3413,088,338.021,588,360,487
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.95164.361,712,452.09273,139,424
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 4,336
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 6,077.73 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 92,515,254.78 kilograms, the county ranks 74th worst in the state and 1812th 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 451st most power plants within a single county.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
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 964th 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:
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
  • Bevier, Missouri:
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Macon 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%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
  • Ethel, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
  • La Plata, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 25.42%
    • Empire District Electric: 25.42%
    • Ameren Missouri: 25.42%
    • La Plata, Missouri Electric Utility: 23.74%
  • Macon, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 25.07%
    • Macon, Missouri Electric Utility: 24.78%
    • Ameren Missouri: 25.07%
    • Macon Electric: 25.07%
  • New Cambria, Missouri:
    • Empire District Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 33.33%
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
  • South Gifford, Missouri:
    • Macon Electric: 33.33%
    • Ameren Missouri: 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: 2024-03-21