WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Kansas City
January
$308highestFebruary
$244March
$123April
$114lowestMay
$116June
$137July
$138August
$130September
$115October
$119November
$143December
$214Carbon Emissions
837 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,159 kWh
Kansas City's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Kansas City's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Kansas City. Natural Gas provides 4% of the energy in Kansas City.
48%
Wind
31%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
4%
Natural Gas
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
714 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,525
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Kansas City can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Westar Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| TIME OF USE | TOU | 8¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential Standard Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE | TOU | 10¢ to 900¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE | Fixed | 9¢ to 728¢ |
City of Kansas City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Heating Rate - Rate Code 101 | Fixed | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| General Purpose Residential Rate | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
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