What is the average electricity rate in Des Peres, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Des Peres is approximately 14.36¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Des Peres?

Natural gas customers in Des Peres pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.70/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Des Peres, Missouri?

Electricity in Des Peres is distributed by Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Des Peres?

Des Peres natural gas service is provided by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Des Peres electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Des Peres's electricity rate of 14.36¢/kWh is above the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Des Peres?

To start electric service in Des Peres, contact Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). For gas service, contact Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Des Peres, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Des Peres, Missouri

Des Peres is a community in Missouri served by Ameren Missouri for electric and Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Missouri's statewide energy market and the region's continental, cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Des Peres's electricity rate of 14.36¢/kWh is 0.68¢ above the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Des Peres

Ameren Missouri
Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light)
Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities)

Natural Gas Utility in Des Peres

Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy)
CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren)

Des Peres vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Des Peres	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.36¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.70	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$117	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$88	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Des Peres Residents

As a Missouri city, Des Peres residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Missouri LIHEAP
✅ Missouri Weatherization Assistance
✅ Ameren Missouri EnergyEfficiency
✅ Missouri Energy Initiative

Energy-Saving Tips for Des Peres Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Des Peres, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Des Peres is approximately 14.36¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $117 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Des Peres pay an average of $88 per month. The rate is approximately $1.70/therm per therm.
Electricity in Des Peres is distributed by Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Des Peres natural gas service is provided by Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Des Peres's electricity rate of 14.36¢/kWh is above the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Des Peres, contact Ameren Missouri and Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light). For gas service, contact Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) and CenterPoint Energy Missouri (Vectren). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.