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Bates County, MO Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Bates County, Missouri.
- Missouri home electricity
- 16.09¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- EV charging stations
- 2
- 3 ports
- Electric utilities
- 4
- Serving Bates County
Electric utilities serving Bates County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Missouri service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri WestInvestor Owned | 349,970 | 12.10¢/kWh | $121/mo |
| Evergy MetroInvestor Owned | 310,605 | 13.63¢/kWh | $111/mo |
| Osage Valley Elec Coop AssnCooperative | 17,922 | 14.80¢/kWh | $192/mo |
| City of Butler - (MO)Municipal | 2,371 | Not reported | Not reported |
EV charging in Bates County
2 public stations, DC fast first
- Town of Rich Hill - Tesla Destination
908 E Park Ave, Rich Hill, MO 64779
2 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
Alternative fuel stations
| Fuel | Stations |
|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 2 |
Power plants in Bates County
13.7 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Municipal Power Plant | Petroleum | 10.9 MW |
| Butler Solar Power Project | Solar | 2.8 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Bates County?
- Evergy Missouri West, Evergy Metro, Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn and 1 more report serving Bates County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Bates County?
- There are 2 public EV charging stations in Bates County with 3 ports.
- Are there power plants in Bates County?
- Yes. Bates County has 2 operating power plants with 13.7 MW of capacity. The largest is Butler Municipal Power Plant (10.9 MW, petroleum).