West Central Electric Cooperative
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About West Central Electric Cooperative
West Central Electric Cooperative serves electricity to 2 cities in the state. The organization is an electric cooperative. They presently supply electricity to residential and commercial customer accounts, with a total of 168 commercial customers and 14,066 residential customer accounts on their books. West Central Electric Cooperative averages 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their patrons for residential electricity , which is less than both the state and the US average prices of 12.90 and 16.22 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. In 2023 the company had sales to end users totaling 287,877 megawatt hours. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 297,901 megawatt hours were purchased on the wholesale market. The total revenue for West Central Electric Cooperative for 2023 from electricity sales was $32,952,900, with 98.02% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average residential power bill for a customer of West Central Electric Cooperative is $216.2 per month, while the nationwide average is $143.38. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies to then be resold to their end users.
Luckily, West Central Electric Cooperative offers net metering choices to their consumers. This is a positive for any consumer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unneeded kilowatt hours into the grid.
Electricity companies routinely submit data for energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. West Central Electric Cooperative recently reported a loss of 3.29% of the total electricity generation amount. The state of Missouri has an energy loss average of 2.82% and the countrywide average is 2.43%, giving West Central Electric Cooperative a rank of 613th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the country.
West Central Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
West Central Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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West Central Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:7867 South Highway 13
Higginsville, Missouri 64037
United States of America - CEO:Jeff Birkeland
West Central Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.westcentralelectric.coop
- Customer Service Phone:(816) 565-4942
- Contact Page:westcentralelectric.coop
- Social Media:
West Central Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.westcentralelectric.coop
- Outage Map:ebill.westcentralelectric.com
- Outage Phone:(816) 565-4942
- States Served:
- Missouri
- Counties Served:
- Jackson County
- Cass County
- Johnson County
- Pettis County
- Lafayette County
- Major Cities Served:
- Whiteman AFB CDP
- Lone Jack
- Lake Lafayette
Energy Loss
West Central Electric Cooperative's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
9,794MWh
613 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in West Central Electric Cooperative.
Customers Out:
0
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West Central Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
West Central Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 14,252 | 37,765,691.5 | 30 | 100% |
West Central Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 110,394 | 5 | 13.86 | $156.18/mo |
| Henry County | 21,884 | 6 | 13.83 | $160.96/mo |
| Jackson County | 716,531 | 4 | 13.31 | $127.43/mo |
| Johnson County | 53,889 | 4 | 13.41 | $162.57/mo |
| Lafayette County | 32,752 | 7 | 13.33 | $159.21/mo |
| Pettis County | 42,919 | 4 | 13.43 | $160.12/mo |
Cities West Central Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Lake Lafayette, MO
- Lone Jack, MO
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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West Central Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for West Central Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Customers of West Central Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $216.20.
When will West Central Electric Cooperative power be restored?
Average outage times for West Central Electric Cooperative are around 60.727 minutes per outage.
How many counties does West Central Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
West Central Electric Cooperative supplies electricity in 6 counties.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for West Central Electric Cooperative customers?
Consumers of West Central Electric Cooperative, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of West Central Electric Cooperative?
The current CEO of West Central Electric Cooperative is Jeff Birkeland.
What cities does West Central Electric Cooperative have customers in in?
West Central Electric Cooperative has customers in 2 cities throughout the United States including Missouri.
What is the phone number for West Central Electric Cooperative?
The West Central Electric Cooperative phone number is (816) 565-4942.
