Independence electricity and gas rates
At typical use (1,001 kWh of electricity and 31 therms of gas a month), electricity and gas for a Independence house cost about $216 a month: about $2,590 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies power and gas to Independence houses and what a typical house uses: about 1001 kWh of electricity a month.
Electricity: Independence Power & Light
MR1 energy charge, summer June-October and winter November-May, plus the power cost adjustment listed in the city's PCA Rate History ($0.02000 per kWh, effective August 1, 2023). The regulatory and environmental rider, the PILOT fee and sales taxes are other charges and are not included.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $15.00 a month |
| Per kWh | 14.11¢ |
Gas: Spire
Spire serves Independence (listed in its tariff's communities served) and Jackson County is in its Spire West service area. Rates shown are the Spire West residential rate: a customer charge plus a charge for gas delivered.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $22.00 a month |
| Per therm | $1.2191 |
Ways to pay less
- Free weatherization for low-income families. Spire and Independence Power and Light have partnered to help improve weatherization for low-income families. How: See the Spire Independence page for eligibility and how to apply.
Sources
Checked October 31, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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