Buchanan County, Missouri Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Buchanan County, Missouri Electricity Overview
Buchanan County generates 0.75 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 14th highest county in Missouri for non-renewable production per capita.
When calculating by number of customers, Evergy is the largest supplier in Buchanan County.
Buchanan County's average residential electricity rate is 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.20% below the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Buchanan County uses 1669.24% of the electricity that it produces.
Buchanan County is ranked as the 14th largest consuming county out of 115 counties in the state with over 1,000,000 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.
While a majority of counties attempt to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Buchanan County's burning of non-renewable fuel sources in their power plants has increased by 90.31% over the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,039,138 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.53 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
62,252 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
62,252 MWh
Production per Capita
0.75 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
697,269,532 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,409.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in St. Joseph
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St. Joseph Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.37¢ per kWh
- 0.3% lower than last month
- 1.26% higher than April last year
- 14.79% higher than the Missouri average
- 15.01% lower than the US average
- 932nd in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 80 since April last year
- 12,691st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,750 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,272 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.7¢ per kWh
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 2.81% higher than April last year
- 14.44% higher than the Missouri average
- 8.81% lower than the US average
- 924th in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since April last year
- 16,081st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 55 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 372 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.35 per month
- 9.93% lower than last month
- 1.73% higher than April last year
- 23.36% higher than the Missouri average
- 4.97% higher than the US average
- 900th in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank has increased by 107 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 56 since April last year
- 21,474th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 381 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 213 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.36 per month
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 1.89% lower than April last year
- 26.77% higher than the Missouri average
- 22.25% higher than the US average
- 1,040th in the state out of 1,074 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 81 since April last year
- 27,766th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 390 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 267 since April last year
St. Joseph, MO Electricity Overview
St. Joseph averages a residential electricity price of 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 14.44% more than Missouri's average rate of 12.85 cents and 8.81% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Generation using coal created 6,765.98 megawatt hours of electricity in the city. With an estimated 1,839 total residential customers, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
St. Joseph's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 593,702,555.64 kilograms, which is 9th highest amount in Missouri out of 1086 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 8,399.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation St. Joseph is the 1061st highest polluting city in Missouri. Electricity facilities in the city mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 52,260.48 megawatt hours (or 83.95%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the city. Coal and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the city, with 10.87% and 5.18% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. St. Joseph has one power generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Joseph
St. Joseph residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Joseph, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire District Electric | BUNDLED | 15.43 | 160.05 | 1,737,344.37 | 268,011,775 | |
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.14 | 117.35 | 62,252 | 6,195,737.67 | 813,930,208 |
| United Electric Cooperative (Missouri) | BUNDLED | 16.24 | 216.85 | 139,658.03 | 22,674,016.72 |
Zips with electric coverage in St. Joseph, Missouri include: 64506, 64507, 64505, 64503, 64501, 64504
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Agency, MO Electricity Overview
Agency averages a residential electricity price of 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 1.68% more than Missouri's average rate of 12.85 cents and 18.98% below the US average of 16.12 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $117.33 per month, while the state average is $132.25. Selling an estimated 3,907.49 megawatt hours a year, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emitting 6,148,468.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Agency ranks 436th worst out of 1086 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 8,468.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 28th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 9,099.08 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Agency
Agency residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Agency, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.14 | 117.35 | 6,195,737.67 | 813,930,208 |
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De Kalb, MO Electricity Overview
De Kalb averages a residential electricity price of 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 2.05% less than Missouri's average rate of 12.85 cents and 21.95% below the US average of 16.12 cents. With a population of 495 residents, the city is the 531st most populous city in Missouri. Evergy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 4,192,137.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions, De Kalb ranks 531st worst out of 1086 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 8,468.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 28th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 6,203.92 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Kalb
De Kalb residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in De Kalb, Missouri
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy | BUNDLED | 13.14 | 117.35 | 6,195,737.67 | 813,930,208 | |
| Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.16 | 156.89 | 329,490.79 | 40,062,887.04 |
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Electricity Production in Buchanan County, Missouri
Power Plants in Buchanan County, Missouri
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Road (MO)Evergy (100.00%) | St. Joseph | MO | Natural Gas | 62,252 | 37,164,326 | 597 |
Buchanan County, Missouri Details
Buchanan County has the 474th highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the country, releasing 697,269,531.81 kilograms each year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 8,409.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Buchanan County is the 528th highest polluting county in the country. Natural Gas makes up 83.95% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Buchanan County. Coal and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 10.87% and 5.18% of total electricity production, respectively. Buchanan County is home to one power plant.
Providers In Each City in Buchanan County:
- Agency, Missouri:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- De Kalb, Missouri:
- Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Evergy: 50.00%
- Easton, Missouri:
- Ameren Missouri: 25.01%
- United Electric Cooperative (Missouri): 25.01%
- Easton, Missouri Electric Utility: 24.98%
- Evergy: 25.01%
- Lewis and Clark Village, Missouri:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- Rushville, Missouri:
- Evergy: 100.00%
- St. Joseph, Missouri:
- Empire District Electric: 9.43%
- Evergy: 45.34%
- United Electric Cooperative (Missouri): 45.24%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Buchanan County, Missouri?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergy | 17,009 |
| 2 | Ameren Missouri | 6,114 |
| 3 | Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative | 1,284 |
| 4 | United Electric Cooperative (Missouri) | 966 |
| 5 | Empire District Electric | 132 |
| 6 | Easton, Missouri Electric Utility | 95 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County, Missouri?
The largest electricity supplier in Buchanan County, Missouri by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.
How many power plants are in Buchanan County, Missouri?
Buchanan County, Missouri has one electricity plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Buchanan County, Missouri?
Buchanan County, Missouri has 6 electricity providers operating in the area.
