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Electricity Rate in Kansas (2026): 15.13c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Kansas is 15.13 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 3.31c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Kansas commercial rate is 11.19c/kWh and the industrial rate is 8.12c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
15.13¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-18%
3.31c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
876 kWh
Provider Choice
No
Regulated monopoly

Kansas Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Kansas electricity averages 15.13 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 3.31c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Kansas households is $128 based on typical usage of 876 kWh.

Kansas has quietly become one of the greenest grids in the country: wind now generates roughly 52% of the state's electricity - it overtook coal back in 2019 and Kansas trails only Iowa and a couple of Plains neighbors for wind share. Coal has fallen to about 22% (down from 58% a decade earlier), the Wolf Creek nuclear plant near Burlington supplies around 16%, and natural gas rounds out the mix near 10%. Despite all that low-fuel-cost wind, Kansas rates sit below the US average at 15.13c/kWh (May 2026). The reason is delivery and capital cost, not fuel: Evergy - the utility formed by the 2018 merger of Westar Energy and Kansas City Power and Light - serves most of eastern and central Kansas as a regulated monopoly, with Midwest Energy and a network of cooperatives covering the rest. Kansas is a regulated market overseen by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), so there is no residential retail choice. Rates are climbing: in September 2025 the KCC approved a settlement raising Evergy Kansas Central base rates by 9.6% (a $128 million revenue increase), lifting the typical residential bill about $8.47 a month effective October 1, 2025, to fund grid investment and generation.

Generation mix: Wind 52%, coal 22%, nuclear 16%, natural gas 10%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Kansas rates rose 2.7% year-over-year as of May 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 6.2% over the same period.

Regulated: You Cannot Switch Electricity Suppliers

Evergy operates as the regulated utility in Kansas. Retail electricity choice is not available for residential customers. Options for reducing your bill include: time-of-use rate optimization, energy efficiency upgrades, and rooftop solar.

Your Kansas Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (876 kWh x 15.13c)$132.54
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$142.54
Kansas Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)15.13c
Commercial (US 13.54c)11.19c
Industrial (US 8.71c)8.12c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
Evergy
Adjacent States
Nebraska13.59c
Colorado16.16c
Oklahoma13.38c
Missouri13.68c
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Kansas Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Kansas in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Kansas is 15.13 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 3.31c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh (-18%). The average monthly electricity bill in Kansas is approximately $128 based on 876 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Kansas?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Kansas is 11.19 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 13.54c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Kansas?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Kansas is 8.12 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 8.71c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Kansas?+
No - Kansas operates a regulated electricity market. Evergy serves as the regulated monopoly utility. Customers cannot switch electricity generation suppliers. Options for reducing bills include time-of-use rate optimization (where available), energy efficiency upgrades, and solar installation.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Kansas?+
The average Kansas household uses approximately 876 kWh per month. At 15.13c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $128. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Kansas, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Kansas?+
Kansas's generation mix is primarily Wind 52%, coal 22%, nuclear 16%, natural gas 10%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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