Evergy Metro electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Missouri · MRO region · SPP
Evergy Metro is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 276,162 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Evergy Metro bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $205.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.60 |
Evergy Metro residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Peak Adjustment Service (Schedule RPKA)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $12.00 | 15.4¢ (4pm–9pm) · 14.4¢ (6am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 13.4¢ (12am–6am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time Of Use Two-Periodtime-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $14.25 | 9.8¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 30.3¢ (4pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Demand Service Pilot (RD)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $14.25 | 10.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time Of Use - Pilottime-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $14.25 | 8.9¢ (6am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 5.1¢ (12am–6am) · 28.1¢ (4pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Other Use Service (Schedule ROU)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $14.25 | 13.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Standard Service (Schedule R)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $14.25 | 11.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Use - Two Period (Schedule RTOU-2)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $12.00 | 9.9¢ (12am–4pm, 8pm–12am) · 38.6¢ (4pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Separately Metered Electric Vehicle Time of Use (Schedule RTOU-EV)time-of-use | 2026-02-01 | $3.25 | 36.2¢ (4pm–9pm) · 12.3¢ (6am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 3.3¢ (12am–6am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Evergy Metro rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (12.55¢ → 13.63¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Evergy Metro | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 178 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 119 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 99 | 114 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Evergy Metro's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates | 657 | 30 | 1,690 | 2025-01-05 |
| Cass | 385 | 70 | 6,600 | 2025-08-19 |
| Jackson | 352 | 113 | 21,618 | 2025-03-05 |
| Chariton | 344 | 27 | 889 | 2025-07-21 |
| Howard | 295 | 31 | 2,708 | 2025-10-15 |
| Pettis | 276 | 50 | 4,293 | 2025-01-05 |
| Carroll | 224 | 13 | 748 | 2025-12-14 |
| Johnson | 213 | 50 | 3,347 | 2025-11-12 |
| Platte | 182 | 46 | 3,275 | 2025-06-24 |
| Clay | 155 | 46 | 8,345 | 2025-03-05 |
| Lafayette | 152 | 36 | 2,127 | 2025-07-26 |
| Saline | 105 | 34 | 1,355 | 2025-02-21 |
| Randolph | 84 | 35 | 948 | 2025-06-10 |
| Livingston | 34 | 17 | 304 | 2025-09-04 |
Evergy Metro service area
Evergy Metro serves 14 counties in Missouri and 145 ZIP codes.
Bates, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Pettis, Platte, Randolph, Saline
Cities: Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, Raytown, Gladstone, Grandview, Raymore, Grain Valley, Marshall, Parkville, Peculiar, Higginsville, Lexington, Brookfield, North Kansas City, Carrollton, Sugar Creek, Riverside, Buckner, Pleasant Valley, Knob Noster, Fayette, Concordia, Marceline, Lake Lotawana, Weatherby Lake, Slater, Salisbury, Huntsville, Claycomo, Sweet Springs, Lake Winnebago, La Monte, Glasgow
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 276,139 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 247,118 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4,466 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 17 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 44,291 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $2,149,640 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 1,530 MWh |
Evergy Metro at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 10.77¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.69¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $918,055,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 8,396,957 MWh |
| Peak demand | 3,531 MW summer · 2,907 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 71% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10000 |
| Website | www.evergy.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Evergy Metro's electricity rate?
Evergy Metro residential customers pay an average of 13.68¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Evergy Metro electric bill?
About $112 a month. The average Evergy Metro home uses 818 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does Evergy Metro have?
Evergy Metro serves 276,162 residential customers and 310,605 customers in total in Missouri, across 14 counties.
How reliable is Evergy Metro?
In 2025, the average Evergy Metro customer was without power for 2 hr 58 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 99 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Evergy Metro offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Peak Adjustment Service (Schedule RPKA). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Evergy Metro offer net metering for solar?
Evergy Metro had 4,466 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 34.9 MW of capacity and 17 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Evergy Metro before making decisions.