WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Platte City
Missouri
Missouri
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Platte City
January
$230highestFebruary
$74lowestMarch
$80April
$105May
$105June
$121July
$123August
$121September
$105October
$108November
$84December
$89Carbon Emissions
1,181 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
879 kWh
Platte City's energy comes from Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Platte City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 21%. Wind provides 13% of the energy in Platte City. Natural Gas provides 12% of the energy in Platte City. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Platte City. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Platte City.
52%
Coal
21%
Nuclear
13%
Wind
12%
Natural Gas
1%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,796
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Platte 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.
Black Hills Energy - Missouri has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ELECTRIC - SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 6¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – TIME OF USE – Two Period ELECTRIC | TOU | 5¢ to 33¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL PEAK ADJUSTMENT SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 14¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – TIME OF USE – Three Period ELECTRIC | TOU | 4¢ to 28¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ELECTRIC - General | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
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