What is the average electricity rate in Lawrence, Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Lawrence is approximately 13.08¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lawrence?

Natural gas customers in Lawrence pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Lawrence, Kansas?

Electricity in Lawrence is distributed by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Metro. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Lawrence?

Lawrence natural gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Lawrence electricity rates compare to Kansas averages?

Lawrence's electricity rate of 13.08¢/kWh is below the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Lawrence?

To start electric service in Lawrence, contact Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Metro. For gas service, contact Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). 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.

Lawrence, Kansas Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is served by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Metro. Utilities covering Douglas County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.08¢/kWh — below the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $119. Natural gas in Lawrence is distributed by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas).

Compared to the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh/kWh, Lawrence's electricity rate of 13.08¢/kWh is 2.05¢ below the Kansas average. As Kansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lawrence

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
Evergy Metro
FreeState Electric Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Lawrence

Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas)
Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy)

Lawrence vs Kansas Energy Rates

Metric	Lawrence	Kansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.08¢	15.13¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.27	$1.27	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$119	$116	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$78	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lawrence Residents

As a Kansas city, Lawrence residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Kansas LIHEAP
✅ Kansas Energy Assistance Program
✅ Weatherization Assistance
✅ Evergy Smart Home Rewards

Energy-Saving Tips for Lawrence 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 Lawrence, Kansas

The average residential electricity rate in Lawrence is approximately 13.08¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lawrence pay an average of $78 per month. The rate is approximately $1.27/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lawrence is distributed by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Metro. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Lawrence natural gas service is provided by Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Lawrence's electricity rate of 13.08¢/kWh is below the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Lawrence, contact Evergy Kansas Central, Inc and Evergy Metro. For gas service, contact Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) and Spire Kansas (Missouri Gas Energy). 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.