WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kansas City

Kansas

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The State of Electricity in Kansas City

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Kansas City

Average monthly bill

January

$185highest

February

$83lowest

March

$96

April

$103

May

$103

June

$117

July

$119

August

$116

September

$101

October

$106

November

$92

December

$88

Carbon Emissions

276 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

816 kWh

Where does Kansas City’s electricity come from?

Kansas City's energy comes from Wind, Coal, Nuclear, and Natural Gas. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Kansas City's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 38%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Kansas City. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Kansas City.

40%

Wind

38%

Coal

16%

Nuclear

5%

Natural Gas

Solar energy in Kansas City

The state of solar in Kansas City

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

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Kansas City

City of Kansas City Westar Energy Inc

City of Kansas City Rates

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¢

Westar Energy Inc Rates

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 TIME OF USE TWO-PERIOD	TOU	9¢ to 29¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SERVICE	Fixed	9¢ to 728¢
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE	TOU	10¢ to 900¢
Residential Standard Service	Fixed	12¢ to 14¢

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