What is the average electricity rate in Silver Lake, Kansas?

The average residential electricity rate in Silver Lake is approximately 15.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $116 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Silver Lake?

Natural gas customers in Silver Lake pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.31/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Silver Lake, Kansas?

Electricity in Silver Lake is distributed by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Silver Lake?

Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake electricity rates compare to Kansas averages?

Silver Lake's electricity rate of 15.13¢/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 Silver Lake?

To start electric service in Silver Lake, contact Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). 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.

Silver Lake, Kansas Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Silver Lake, Kansas

Silver Lake is a community in Kansas served by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) for electric and Kansas Gas Service (ONE Gas) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Kansas's statewide energy market and the region's continental, cold winters, hot summers, tornadoes climate.

Compared to the Kansas state average of 15.13¢/kWh/kWh, Silver Lake's electricity rate of 15.13¢/kWh is 0.00¢ below the Kansas average. As Kansas has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Silver Lake

Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy)
Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities)
Sunflower Electric Power

Natural Gas Utility in Silver Lake

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

Silver Lake vs Kansas Energy Rates

Metric	Silver Lake	Kansas Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.13¢	15.13¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.31	$1.27	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$116	$116	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$80	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Silver Lake Residents

As a Kansas city, Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake, Kansas

The average residential electricity rate in Silver Lake is approximately 15.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $116 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Silver Lake pay an average of $80 per month. The rate is approximately $1.31/therm per therm.
Electricity in Silver Lake is distributed by Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Silver Lake 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.
Silver Lake's electricity rate of 15.13¢/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 Silver Lake, contact Evergy (KCP&L / Westar Energy) and Empire District Electric (Liberty Utilities). 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.