Electricity rates in Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs (11,486 people, Clay 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 Excelsior Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Platte-Clay Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.35¢ | $178 | 24K | 79 |
Power outages in Clay County right now
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Outage history in Clay County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 278 | 155 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,582 (17.3%) | 8,345 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-01 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (278 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lawson 14.0¢
- Kearney 14.0¢
- Albany 12.3¢
- Liberty 14.0¢
- Richmond 14.0¢
- Buckner 12.3¢
- Lathrop 14.0¢
- Pleasant Valley 13.7¢
- Claycomo 13.7¢
- Smithville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 64024
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Excelsior Springs?
Most homes in Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs: Platte-Clay Electric Co-op (13.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Excelsior Springs?
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 Excelsior Springs, MO?
2 utilities serve Excelsior Springs's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Platte-Clay Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Excelsior Springs?
In 2025, customers in Clay County averaged 2 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 8,345 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.