What drives electric bills in Kansas
Residential electricity in Kansas averaged 15.2¢ per kWh in January–July 2026, up 6.2% from 14.3¢ in the same months a year earlier (the U.S. average went up 6.9%). In July 2026, the latest month available, it was 15.3¢. The typical home here used 876 kWh a month in 2024, close to the U.S. average.
- Hot summers. Long stretches of 100°F weather keep air conditioners running, and July and August are the most expensive months for most homes.
- Fuel and purchased power charges. A charge on your bill passes through the cost of fuel and power bought on the market. It spikes after events like extreme cold snaps.
- Electric heat in rural homes. Many homes outside the cities heat with electricity or propane backup, which raises winter usage.
Who supplies your power
Evergy serves most of eastern and central Kansas, including Wichita and the Kansas City suburbs. Rural co-ops, such as those served by Sunflower Electric, municipal utilities and Liberty (Empire District) in the southeast cover the rest.
Ways to pay less in Kansas
- Evergy offers time-of-use plans with a summer afternoon peak. If you’re on one, pre-cool your home before the peak and avoid running the dryer in those hours.
- Change your A/C filter monthly in summer and keep the outdoor unit clear of grass and debris. A dirty system runs longer and costs more.
For example, a 1,500 W space heater running 8 hours a day costs about $55 a month at Kansas prices. Check what your appliances cost to run in Kansas.
Help paying your bill in Kansas
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): Kansas’s program gives a once-a-year benefit for heating costs. It is handled by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
- Cold weather rule: from November 1 to March 31, utilities cannot disconnect service when the temperature is forecast to drop below 35°F, and must offer payment plans.
Statewide help is in addition to the federal programs, such as LIHEAP and weatherization, that the bill checker above lists. Call 211 to find the agency that handles them near you.
Is solar worth it in Kansas?
A typical 7 kW rooftop system in Kansas produces roughly 9,800 kWh a year, about 93% of what an average home here uses. At the state’s average price of 15.2¢, that power is worth about $1,491 a year. What you actually save depends on your roof, the price you pay for the system, the 30% federal tax credit rules in effect when you buy, and how your utility credits the power you send to the grid. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
How Kansas compares with nearby states
| State | Price per kWh | kWh a month | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 15.2¢ | 876 | $133 |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | 956 | $123 |
| Oklahoma | 13.6¢ | 1,079 | $147 |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | 1,001 | $140 |
| Colorado | 16.7¢ | 674 | $113 |
| U.S. average | 18.2¢ | 863 | $157 |
Price: average residential price, January–July 2026, U.S. Energy Information Administration (Electric Power Monthly, tables 5.6.A and 5.6.B). Usage: average monthly consumption per home, 2024, EIA form EIA-861. Typical bill = typical usage × current average price. Solar output is a rough estimate for a south-facing roof.