WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Independence
Missouri
Missouri
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Independence
January
$271highestFebruary
$214March
$109April
$101lowestMay
$102June
$121July
$121August
$114September
$101lowestOctober
$105November
$126December
$188Carbon Emissions
1,783 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,159 kWh
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 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
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.
City of Independence has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 16¢ |
Evergy - Missouri has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - ONE METER(1RS6A) | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service | TOU | 10¢ to 23¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL GENERAL USE AND SPACE HEAT - 2 METERS(1RS2A) | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Time of Use - Three Period | TOU | 5¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Service - General Use(1RS1A) | Fixed | 7¢ to 16¢ |
| Separately Metered Electric Vehicle Time of Use | TOU | 3¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Peak Adjustments Service | TOU | 6¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Time of Use - Two Period | TOU | 6¢ to 39¢ |
| Residential High Differential Time of Use | TOU | 3¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Other Use | Fixed | 15¢ to 19¢ |
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