Is Union Electric Co cheaper than Evergy Metro?

Yes — in 2024 Union Electric Co customers averaged 12.56 cents/kWh versus 13.72 for Evergy Metro (EIA-861). Union Electric Co was cheaper by 1.16 cents, about $125 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Evergy Metro to Union Electric Co?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Missouri has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is Evergy Metro more expensive than Union Electric Co?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Evergy Metro and Union Electric territory all feed the 1.16-cent gap.

Union Electric Co vs Evergy Metro: Which Is Cheaper? (Missouri, 2024)

Union Electric Co customers paid less: an average 12.56¢/kWh in 2024 versus 13.72¢/kWh at Evergy Metro (EIA-861) — a gap of 1.16¢/kWh, worth about $125 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 7 MO counties (Chariton, Clay, Howard, …). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (MO, EIA-861)

Union Electric Co vs Evergy Metro — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Union Electric Co	Evergy Metro
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	12.56	13.72
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	12.29	13.61
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,357	$1,482
Residential customers (2024)	1,095,619	273,860
Ownership	Investor-owned	Investor-owned
Counties served in MO	65	14

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Union Electric Co · Evergy Metro · Missouri overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Chariton · Clay · Howard · Livingston · Pettis · Randolph · Saline counties (MO, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Union Electric Co and Evergy Metro do not compete for the same meters. Missouri is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (psc.mo.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Union Electric Co cheaper than Evergy Metro?: Yes — in 2024 Union Electric Co customers averaged 12.56 cents/kWh versus 13.72 for Evergy Metro (EIA-861). Union Electric Co was cheaper by 1.16 cents, about $125 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Evergy Metro to Union Electric Co?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Missouri has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is Evergy Metro more expensive than Union Electric Co?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Evergy Metro and Union Electric territory all feed the 1.16-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.