Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc residential customers paid an average of 11.07¢/kWh in 2024 —
14% below the Missouri average of 12.85¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 72,974 residential customers across 5 MO counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Callaway Electric Cooperative (16.29¢) pay about $563/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Cuivre River Electric Coop compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Cuivre River Electric Coop, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc (this page) | 11.07 | 72,974 | — | — |
| Union Electric Co | 12.56 | 1,095,619 | +1.49 | +$161 |
| Consolidated Electric Coop | 12.96 | 7,649 | +1.89 | +$204 |
| Callaway Electric Cooperative | 16.29 | 12,647 | +5.21 | +$563 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Cuivre River Electric Coop. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Cuivre River Electric Coop customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.58 | 11.07 | +4.7% |
| Residential customers | 71,475 | 72,974 | +2.1% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Missouri electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Cuivre River Electric Coop bill
Missouri is a regulated retail market — Cuivre River Electric Coop customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.mo.gov.
Counties served (MO, EIA-861 2024)
Lincoln · Montgomery · Pike · St Charles · Warren
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc more expensive than other Missouri utilities?
- Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc customers paid an average 11.07 cents/kWh in 2024 — 14% below the Missouri volume-weighted average of 12.85 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc?
- 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 Cuivre River Electric Coop Inc have?
- 72,974 residential customers in Missouri in 2024 across 5 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.