Electricity rates in Washington, MO
Washington (14,050 people, Franklin County) is served by 3 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 Washington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.03¢ | $145 | 1.10M | 594 |
| Cuivre River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.66¢ | $154 | 74K | 136 |
| Crawford Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.67¢ | $157 | 20K | 362 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 162 | 719 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,252 (4.8%) | 15,908 (34.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-29 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (162 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marthasville 14.0¢
- Union 14.0¢
- Villa Ridge 14.0¢
- Gray Summit 14.0¢
- New Haven 14.0¢
- Saint Clair 14.0¢
- Pacific 14.0¢
- Wright City 14.0¢
- Warrenton 14.0¢
- Wildwood 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 63090
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washington?
Most homes in Washington 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 Washington: Cuivre River Electric Co-op (11.66¢), Crawford Electric Co-op (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Washington?
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 Washington, MO?
3 utilities serve Washington's ZIP codes: Union Electric Co., Cuivre River Electric Co-op, Crawford Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Washington?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 11 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 15,908 customers (34.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.