What are the “demand” and “energy” charges on my bill?
The demand charge reflects the demand you place on KCP&L’s production and distribution system. It’s measured on a separate meter that records both kilowatthours (total electricity used) and kilowatts (the maximum sustained rate at which the electricity was used). The higher the rate at which you use electricity, the higher your demand charge will be. The energy charge is for the actual amount of electricity you use.
