What is the average electricity rate in Meta, Missouri?

The average residential electricity rate in Meta is approximately 13.00¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Meta?

Natural gas customers in Meta pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.73/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Meta, Missouri?

Electricity in Meta 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 Meta?

Meta 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 Meta electricity rates compare to Missouri averages?

Meta's electricity rate of 13.00¢/kWh is below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Meta?

To start electric service in Meta, 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.

Meta, Missouri Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Meta, Missouri

Meta, Missouri is served by Ameren Missouri for electricity and Spire (formerly Laclede Gas/Missouri Gas Energy) for natural gas. Rates in Meta are comparable to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh/kWh, Meta's electricity rate of 13.00¢/kWh is 0.68¢ below the Missouri average. As Missouri has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Meta

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

Natural Gas Utility in Meta

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

Meta vs Missouri Energy Rates

Metric	Meta	Missouri Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.00¢	13.68¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.73	$1.65	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$105	$111	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$85	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Meta Residents

As a Missouri city, Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta, Missouri

The average residential electricity rate in Meta is approximately 13.00¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Meta pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $1.73/therm per therm.
Electricity in Meta 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.
Meta 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.
Meta's electricity rate of 13.00¢/kWh is below the Missouri state average of 13.68¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Meta, 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.