Missouri Electricity Rates: Ameren, Evergy, and Empire District

Missouri Electricity Rates: Ameren, Evergy, and Empire District

Missouri's electricity market features three major utilities serving different regions. Here's your comprehensive guide to understanding rates across the Show-Me State.

Missouri Utilities

Ameren Missouri

Service area: St. Louis metro, eastern Missouri

Customers: ~1.2 million

Average rate: ~12.8 cents/kWh

Evergy Missouri Metro (formerly KCPL)

Service area: Kansas City metro, western Missouri

Customers: ~560,000

Average rate: ~13.2 cents/kWh

Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities)

Service area: Southwest Missouri, Joplin area

Customers: ~170,000

Average rate: ~11.8 cents/kWh

Rate Comparison

| Utility | Avg. Rate | Base Charge | TOU Available |

|---------|-----------|-------------|---------------|

| Ameren MO | 12.8¢ | $11.00 | Yes |

| Evergy MO | 13.2¢ | $13.00 | Yes |

| Empire District | 11.8¢ | $15.00 | Limited |

Available Rate Plans

Ameren Missouri

• Standard residential rate
• Time-of-use options
• Electric vehicle rate
• Budget billing

Evergy Missouri

• Standard residential rate
• Time-of-use rate
• Demand rate options
• Budget billing

Empire District

• Standard residential rate
• Budget billing
• Limited TOU options

Missouri Rate Trends

Missouri rates have increased approximately 4.8% year-over-year due to:

• Coal plant retirement costs
• Grid modernization investments
• Renewable energy integration

Key Takeaways

• Empire District offers the lowest energy rates
• Ameren and Evergy offer more rate plan options
• TOU plans can save money for flexible households
• Use Utility Check to find your optimal rate plan — view pricing