Carthage Water and Electric
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About Carthage Water and Electric
Carthage Water and Electric provides electricity in Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri. Carthage Water and Electric has an average residential electricity rate of 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour, resulting in the provider ranking 98th out of 127 providers in the state and 1900th out of 2885 in the US. There were a total of 272,630 megawatt hours sold to retail accounts in 2023 by the supplier. Their total revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $31,562,000, the entirety of which came from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $134.88, while the Carthage Water and Electric average is 24.69% more at $170.28 per month. Carthage Water and Electric ranks 76th in the state for average monthly bill total. The supplier's customers are faced with an average of 1.08 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 50.73 minutes, while the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage. The company currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end consumers.
Carthage Water and Electric is one of 102 providers in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. Net metering allows citizens to sell wattage back to their company, which makes the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources more financially viable.
Loss of electricity from heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation business. Providers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Carthage Water and Electric recently reported an annual loss of around 5.38% of the electricity that they generate. The state of Missouri has an energy loss average of 2.82% and the countrywide average is 2.43%, giving Carthage Water and Electric a rank of 36th best out of 121 providers reporting energy loss in the state.
Carthage Water and Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Carthage Water and Electric residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Carthage Water and Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:627 West Centennial Avenue
Carthage, Missouri 64836
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Kevin Emery
Carthage Water and Electric Contact
- Website:www.cwep.com
- Customer Service Phone:(417) 237-7300
- Contact Page:www.cwep.com
- Social Media:
Carthage Water and Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:cwep.com
- Outage Map:www.cwep.com
- Outage Phone:(417) 237-7300
- States Served:
- Missouri
- Counties Served:
- Jasper County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Carthage Water and Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
15,494MWh
1116 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Carthage Water and Electric's Power Outages
50.73 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.08 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Carthage Water and Electric.
Customers Out:
0
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Carthage Water and Electric Coverage Map
Carthage Water and Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7,725 | 35,899,241.73 | 33 | 100% |
Carthage Water and Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 124,075 | 5 | 14.68 | $171.87/mo |
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Carthage Water and Electric FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Carthage Water and Electric customers each month?
Consumers of Carthage Water and Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $170.28.
When will Carthage Water and Electric power be restored?
Average outage times for Carthage Water and Electric are about 50.73 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Carthage Water and Electric customers?
Carthage Water and Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 15.01 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.90 cents and the average United States rate of 16.22 cents.
Who is the CEO of Carthage Water and Electric?
Carthage Water and Electric's CEO is Kevin Emery.
What is the phone number for Carthage Water and Electric?
You can reach Carthage Water and Electric by phone via (417) 237-7300.
