St. Louis city, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics
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St. Louis city, Missouri Electricity Overview
St. Louis city generates 0.01 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 11th in the state out of 115 counties for this category.
St. Louis city's average residential electricity rate is 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.46% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
There was a 8.27% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the last year in St. Louis city.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 7.95% during the previous 12 months.
St. Louis city is home to 286,578 residents and its power generation plants produce 124,087 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0.43 megawatt hours per capita.
The largest electricity company in St. Louis city by megawatt hours sold is Ameren Missouri.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,597,332 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.55 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
124,087 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,764 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
119,323 MWh
Production per Capita
0.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,392,083,983 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,347.06 kg
Electricity Production in St. Louis city, Missouri
Power Plants in St. Louis city, Missouri
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trigen St. LouisAshley Energy LLC (100.00%) | St. Louis | MO | Natural Gas | 79,821 | 19,021,161.04 | 238.3 | ||
Anheuser-Busch St LouisAnheuser-Busch Inc (100.00%) | St. Louis | MO | Natural Gas | 42,528 | 8,737,381 | 205.45 | ||
Renewable Energy Center at BJHAmeren Missouri (100.00%) | St. Louis | MO | Solar | 1,707 | ||||
Southwestern Bell TelephoneSouthwestern Bell Telephone Co (100.00%) | St. Louis | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 31 | 32,596.52 | 1,051.5 |
St. Louis city, Missouri Details
Electricity use in St. Louis city results in the release of 2,392,083,982.85 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 120th highest amount in the country out of 3230 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 92nd highest in Missouri for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 8,347.06 kilograms of emissions per capita. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in St. Louis city, with 96.14% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 2.46% (3,057.27 megawatt hours) and 1.38% (1,707 megawatt hours), respectively. St. Louis city has 4 power plants, which is 4th most in Missouri.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in St. Louis city, Missouri?
By total customer count, Ameren Missouri is the largest electricity supplier in St. Louis city, Missouri.
How many power plants are located within St. Louis city, Missouri?
There are 4 power plants in St. Louis city, Missouri
Which electricity companies offer service in St. Louis city, Missouri?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameren Missouri | 3,850 |
