Electricity rates in Des Peres, MO
Des Peres (8,572 people, St. Louis County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Union Electric Co. pay about 14.03¢/kWh, 1% more than the Missouri average.
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Electric companies serving Des Peres
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| City of Kirkwood | Municipal utility | 14.99¢ | $134 | 9,522 | 177 |
Power outages in St. Louis County right now
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Outage history in St. Louis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 0 | 546 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 0 (0%) | 83,830 (14.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-20 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (0 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Town and Country 14.0¢
- Kirkwood 14.0¢
- Frontenac 14.0¢
- Warson Woods 14.0¢
- Rock Hill 14.0¢
- Glendale 14.0¢
- Oakland 14.0¢
- Crestwood 14.0¢
- Webster Groves 14.0¢
- Manchester 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63032, 63122, 63131
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Des Peres?
Most homes in Des Peres get power from Union Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.03¢/kWh including all charges. The Missouri average is 13.95¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Des Peres: City of Kirkwood (14.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Des Peres?
About $145 a month, based on 1,032 kWh a month (the average for Union Electric Co. customers) at 14.03¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Des Peres, MO?
2 utilities serve Des Peres's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., City of Kirkwood. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Des Peres?
In 2025, customers in St. Louis County averaged 9 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 83,830 customers (14.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.