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Electricity Rate in Missouri (2026): 13.68c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Missouri is 13.68 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 4.76c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Missouri commercial rate is 10.25c/kWh and the industrial rate is 7.89c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
13.68¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-26%
4.76c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$142
1054 kWh
Provider Choice
No
Regulated monopoly

Missouri Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Missouri electricity averages 13.68 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 4.76c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Missouri households is $142 based on typical usage of 1054 kWh.

Missouri's 13.68c/kWh rate (May 2026) sits below the US average of 18.44c, but it has been rising fast - up about 5.1% year over year - and utility bills have become a live political issue. Two regulated utilities serve most of the state: Ameren Missouri, covering the St. Louis region and much of eastern Missouri, and Evergy (the former Kansas City Power and Light) in the west, both overseen by the Missouri Public Service Commission. Missouri is a regulated monopoly market with no residential retail choice - several 2025-2026 bills to introduce competition failed. Coal still dominates the generation mix at roughly 60%, with Ameren's Callaway nuclear plant near 13%, natural gas around 13%, and wind about 10%. The PSC approved an Ameren Missouri increase of about $335 million a year in 2025 (less than the $446 million requested), lifting the typical residential bill around $14 a month effective that June, while Evergy's Missouri Metro unit filed in early 2026 for a 14.9% increase proposed for January 2027. The structural driver is Senate Bill 4, signed in April 2025, which reversed Missouri's 1976 ban on charging customers for construction-work-in-progress and now lets utilities bill for new natural-gas plants before they generate a single kilowatt - a change utilities say is needed for coal-to-gas replacement and looming data-center load, but which consumer advocates warn will push bills higher.

Generation mix: Coal 60%, nuclear 13%, natural gas 13%, wind 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: Missouri rates rose 5.1% 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

Ameren Missouri / Evergy Missouri operates as the regulated utility in Missouri. 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 Missouri Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (1054 kWh x 13.68c)$144.19
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$154.19
Missouri Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)13.68c
Commercial (US 13.54c)10.25c
Industrial (US 8.71c)7.89c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
Ameren Missouri / Evergy Missouri
Adjacent States
Iowa14.14c
Illinois23.85c
Tennessee14.47c
Kansas15.13c
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Missouri Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Missouri in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Missouri is 13.68 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 4.76c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh (-26%). The average monthly electricity bill in Missouri is approximately $142 based on 1054 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Missouri?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Missouri is 10.25 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 Missouri?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Missouri is 7.89 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 Missouri?+
No - Missouri operates a regulated electricity market. Ameren Missouri / Evergy Missouri 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 Missouri?+
The average Missouri household uses approximately 1054 kWh per month. At 13.68c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $142. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Missouri?+
Missouri's generation mix is primarily Coal 60%, nuclear 13%, natural gas 13%, wind 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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