City Utilities of Springfield residential customers paid an average of 11.46¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% below the Missouri average of 12.85¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 105,029 residential customers across 1 MO county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Webster Electric Coop (10.20¢), works out about $137/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City Utilities of Springfield compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City Utilities of Springfield, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Electric Coop | 10.20 | 18,820 | -1.27 | -$137 |
| City Utilities of Springfield (this page) | 11.46 | 105,029 | — | — |
| Southwest Electric Coop, Inc | 11.99 | 41,386 | +0.53 | +$57 |
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc | 14.07 | 31,534 | +2.61 | +$282 |
| Empire District Electric Co | 14.99 | 142,537 | +3.52 | +$380 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City Utilities of Springfield. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City Utilities of Springfield customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City Utilities of Springfield customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City Utilities of Springfield premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | Webster Electric Coop | 10.20 | +$137 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 11.06 | 11.46 | +3.7% |
| Residential customers | 104,020 | 105,029 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: Missouri electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City Utilities of Springfield bill
Missouri is a regulated retail market — City Utilities of Springfield customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.mo.gov.
Counties served (MO, EIA-861 2024)
Greene
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City Utilities of Springfield more expensive than other Missouri utilities?
- City Utilities of Springfield customers paid an average 11.46 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the Missouri volume-weighted average of 12.85 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City Utilities of Springfield?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Missouri has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.mo.gov).
- How many customers does City Utilities of Springfield have?
- 105,029 residential customers in Missouri in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
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.