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Kansas Electricity Cost 2026: 15.78¢/kWh
Kansas residential electricity rates average 15.78 cents per kWh in 2026, -16.2% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with wind/natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
15.78
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$136
at 863 kWh
vs National
-16.2%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
21/50
YoY change +6.5%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Wind/Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,634
vs national $1,950
Kansas electricity market
Regulated state served by Evergy (the merged Westar / KCP&L), Empire District, and a network of cooperatives. Generation mix is dominated by wind (now the largest in-state source) plus natural gas; the Wolf Creek nuclear plant provides baseload.
Where Kansas residents save
No retail competition. Evergy offers an opt-in TOU rate (Time-of-Day) with off-peak windows on weekends and overnight. Weatherization Assistance Program and utility efficiency rebates address the long heating and cooling seasons.
Primary utilities
- Evergy
- Empire District (Liberty)
- Kansas Electric Cooperatives
Kansas bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $79 | $947 |
| Small house | 750 | $118 | $1,420 |
| Average household | 863 | $136 | $1,634 |
| Large house | 1200 | $189 | $2,272 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $237 | $2,840 |
Estimates use the Kansas state-average rate of 15.78¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.