WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Independence

Missouri

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The State of Electricity in Independence

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

Average monthly bill

January

$271highest

February

$214

March

$109

April

$101lowest

May

$102

June

$121

July

$121

August

$114

September

$101lowest

October

$105

November

$126

December

$188

Carbon Emissions

1,783 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,159 kWh

Where does Independence’s electricity come from?

Independence's energy comes from Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Independence's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 14%. Wind provides 14% of the energy in Independence. Natural Gas provides 9% of the energy in Independence. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Independence. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Independence.

59%

Coal

14%

Nuclear

14%

Wind

9%

Natural Gas

3%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Independence

The state of solar in Independence

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

746 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,522

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Independence 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 Independence

City of IndependenceEvergy - Missouri

City of Independence Rates

City of Independence has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed16¢ to 16¢
Residential Space HeatingFixed9¢ to 16¢

Evergy - Missouri Rates

Evergy - Missouri has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - ONE METER(1RS6A)Fixed7¢ to 15¢
Residential Time of Day ServiceTOU10¢ to 23¢
RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - 2 METERS(1RS2A)Fixed7¢ to 15¢
Residential Time of Use - Three PeriodTOU5¢ to 34¢
Residential Service - General Use(1RS1A)Fixed7¢ to 16¢
Separately Metered Electric Vehicle Time of UseTOU3¢ to 36¢
Residential Peak Adjustments ServiceTOU6¢ to 17¢
Residential Time of Use - Two PeriodTOU6¢ to 39¢
Residential High Differential Time of UseTOU3¢ to 36¢
Residential Other UseFixed15¢ to 19¢

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