Platte-Clay Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Missouri · SERC region
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 23,816 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Platte-Clay Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.75 | $72.56 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.50 | $113.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $200.25 | $155.36 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267.00 | $196.76 |
*R - Rural and Residential Service (effective 2012-12-31, $25.38/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| R - Rural and Residential Service | 2012-12-31 | $25.38 | 11.17¢ first 200 kWh, 8.28¢ after |
| DF - Dual Fuel Heating | 2012-12-31 | $25.38 | 11.17¢ first 200 kWh, 7.28¢ after |
| R-ETS - Residential ETS Service | 2012-12-31 | $25.38 | 11.17¢ first 200 kWh, 7.28¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (10.59¢ → 12.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Platte-Clay Electric Co-op | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 79 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.07 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 74 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 59 | 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 Platte-Clay Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 28 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 427 | 64 | 7,029 | 2025-03-05 |
| Ray | 291 | 53 | 2,087 | 2025-03-07 |
| Clinton | 274 | 53 | 2,405 | 2025-07-17 |
| Caldwell | 230 | 30 | 785 | 2025-06-27 |
| Platte | 182 | 46 | 3,275 | 2025-06-24 |
| DeKalb | 173 | 11 | 808 | 2025-07-24 |
| Clay | 155 | 46 | 8,345 | 2025-03-05 |
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op service area
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op serves 7 counties in Missouri and 44 ZIP codes.
Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Platte, Ray
Cities: Kansas City, Independence, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Cameron, Kearney, Smithville, Parkville, Richmond, Platte City, Pleasant Valley, Lawson, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gower, Claycomo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 422 |
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.16¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.36¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $69,805,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 585,279 MWh |
| Peak demand | 161 MW summer · 163 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 15138 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Platte-Clay Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.35¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 4% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Platte-Clay Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $178 a month. The average Platte-Clay Electric Co-op home uses 1,333 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does Platte-Clay Electric Co-op have?
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op serves 23,816 residential customers and 27,295 customers in total in Missouri, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Platte-Clay Electric Co-op?
In 2025, the average Platte-Clay Electric Co-op customer was without power for 79 min (SAIDI) over 1.07 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 59 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Platte-Clay Electric Co-op offer net metering for solar?
Platte-Clay Electric Co-op had 422 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 4.6 MW of capacity. 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 Platte-Clay Electric Co-op before making decisions.