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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 14.94 cents per kilowatt hour, resulting in the provider ranking 98th out of 127 providers in the state and 1860th 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 $134.48, while the Carthage Water and Electric average is 18.99% more at $161.51 per month. Carthage Water and Electric ranks 76th in the state for average monthly bill total. Customers of the company deal with 1.08 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting about 50.73 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

Carthage Water and Electric Net Metering

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.

Energy Loss

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 November and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.161/kWh$0.098/kWh$212.84/mo.$75.25/mo.
1860th14.94¢Carthage Water and Electric's Average residential price per kWh
2259th$161.51Average monthly electricity bill for Carthage Water and Electric's residential customers

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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

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  • States Served:
    • Missouri
  • Counties Served:
    • Jasper County
  • Major Cities Served:
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Energy Loss

Carthage Water and Electric's energy loss due to business operations.

-5.38%

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

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Carthage Water and Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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Carthage Water and Electric State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Missouri7,70835,063,732.0233100%

Carthage Water and Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Jasper County124,075514.73$170.29/mo

Power Plants Owned by Carthage Water and Electric

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Carthage MO Natural Gas 406,323.41

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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 $161.51.

When will Carthage Water and Electric power be restored?

Carthage Water and Electric's outages last, on average, about 50.73 minutes per each outage.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Carthage Water and Electric customers?

Customers of Carthage Water and Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.94 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Carthage Water and Electric?

There is one power plant associated with or owned by Carthage Water and Electric.

Who is the CEO of Carthage Water and Electric?

Carthage Water and Electric's current CEO is Kevin Emery.

What is the phone number for Carthage Water and Electric?

Carthage Water and Electric's customer service phone number is (417) 237-7300

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-09-14