Empire District Electric Company
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Headquarters | Joplin, Missouri |
| Products | Electricity |
| Parent | Liberty Utilities |
| Website | www |
The Empire District Electric Company (railcar reporting mark: EDEX) is an investor-owned utility providing electric, natural gas (through its wholly owned subsidiary The Empire District Gas Company), and water service with approximately 215,000 customers in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. A subsidiary of the company also provides fiber optic services.