Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
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About Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities provides electricity to 2 cities in Kansas including Kansas City and Lake Quivira. Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.10 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 6.87% below the national average rate of 16.22 cents, which ranks the provider 1935th out of 2885 companies in the nation for best average electricity rate. In 2023 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities sold 2,159,472 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. During the same timeframe, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities generated 776,421 megawatt hours and purchased 1,447,631 megawatt hours through the wholesale market. In 2023, the supplier made a total of $282,624,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 4.40% of their revenue come from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The United States average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities average is 10.93% less at $127.71 per month. Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is ranked as the 246th highest electricity generator out of 3530 providers in the country. The provider ranks 182nd highest supplier out of 3530 companies in the US for megawatt hours generated from the use of natural gas. The supplier produces a total of 938,890.78 megawatt hours from the burning of coal. This makes them the 151st highest generator out of 3530 companies in the US
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is one of 52 electric providers in the state who offer net metering to their consumers. This is a positive for any consumer potentially installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess wattage back to the electricity company.
Energy loss is a part of life when working with electricity transmission. Kansas City Board of Public Utilities currently averages a loss of approximately 6.47% of the aggregate electricity they produce. This percentage of loss earns them a rank of 1267th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:540 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Robert L. Milan, Sr.
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Contact
- Website:www.bpu.com
- Customer Service Phone:(913) 573-9000
- Contact Page:www.bpu.com
- Social Media:
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bpu.com
- Outage Map:outage.bpu.com
- Outage Phone:(913) 573-9522
- States Served:
- Kansas
- Counties Served:
- Wyandotte County
- Major Cities Served:
- Kansas City
- Lake Quivira
Quick Facts About Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities generates 1,425,209.11 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources, which is 219th out of 3530 providers in the United States.
Customers of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities experience an average of 1.9 power outages a year, with an average of 175.8 minutes per outage.
Energy Loss
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
155,256MWh
1267 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' Power Outages
175.8 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.9 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Kansas City Board of Public Utilities.
Customers Out:
0
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Coverage Map
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 68,960 | 267,239,000 | 2 | 100% |
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte County | 165,746 | 2 | 15.02 | $122.11/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dogwood Energy FacilityIndependence Power and Light (12.30%)Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (17.00%)Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (10.10%)Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (16.40%)Dogwood Energy LLC (33.90%)Kansas Power Pool (10.30%) | Cass County | MO | Natural Gas | 2,220,883 | 905,427,407.08 | 407.69 | ||
Nearman CreekKansas City Board of Public Utilities (100.00%) | Kansas City | KS | Coal | 1,041,507 | 1,099,470,437.49 | 1,055.65 |
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Has Coverage
- Kansas City, KS
- Lake Quivira, KS
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities FAQ:
What percentage of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Kansas City Board of Public Utilities produce 0% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
Who is the CEO of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities?
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' current CEO is Robert L. Milan, Sr..
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Kansas City Board of Public Utilities customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is 15.10 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How much is the average bundled bill for Kansas City Board of Public Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $127.71.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Kansas City Board of Public Utilities?
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is associated with or owns 2 power plants.
What cities does Kansas City Board of Public Utilities offer service to?
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities supplies to 2 cities.
What percentage of Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Kansas City Board of Public Utilities generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
When will Kansas City Board of Public Utilities power be restored?
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' outages last, on average, around 175.799 minutes per each outage.
What is the phone number for Kansas City Board of Public Utilities?
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities phone number is (913) 573-9000.
