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Buchanan County, Missouri Electricity Overview

Buchanan County is ranked 19th in Missouri out of 115 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.11 megawatt hours per person a year.

Consumers in Buchanan County use roughly 1592.71% of the electricity that the county generates.

Averaging production of 0.79 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Buchanan County ranks 1563rd out of 3230 counties in generation per capita in the nation.

With 7.31% of Buchanan County's total electricity coming from the use of coal, the county ranks 10th out of 115 counties in Missouri in total megawatt hours produced from coal.

0.06 megawatt hours of electricity per person are produced using coal in Buchanan County. This is 220th most out of 3230 counties in the United States.

The 56,478 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel sources places Buchanan County at 763rd out of 3230 counties in the United States in non-renewable energy production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,040,758 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.55 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    65,345 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    8,867 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    56,478 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.79 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    705,579,792 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,510.09 kg

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St. Joseph Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.03¢ per kWh

  • 8.76% lower than last month
  • 0.59% higher than January last year
  • 1.75% lower than the Missouri average
  • 29.39% lower than the US average
  • 375th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4,408th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 277 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,075 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.49¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 5.78% higher than January last year
  • 2.23% lower than the Missouri average
  • 20.5% lower than the US average
  • 379th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 7,528th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 21 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 710 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$146.65 per month

  • 31.58% higher than last month
  • 7.02% higher than January last year
  • 12.12% lower than the Missouri average
  • 2.86% lower than the US average
  • 329th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since January last year
  • 12,299th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,932 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 986 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$126.27 per month

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 1.38% lower than January last year
  • 9.07% lower than the Missouri average
  • 4.82% lower than the US average
  • 325th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 40 since January last year
  • 11,456th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 355 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 197 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.35¢ per kWh

  • 5.29% lower than last month
  • 1.65% lower than January last year
  • 3.96% lower than the Missouri average
  • 29.93% lower than the US average
  • 335th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 35 since January last year
  • 4,799th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 821 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,504 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.54¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% lower than last month
  • 3.96% higher than January last year
  • 6% lower than the Missouri average
  • 25.53% lower than the US average
  • 368th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 6,352nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 693 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$789.29 per month

  • 9.08% higher than last month
  • 1.62% lower than January last year
  • 14.64% higher than the Missouri average
  • 51.57% lower than the US average
  • 850th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 20,187th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 343 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 394 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$825.36 per month

  • 0.13% lower than last month
  • 2.24% higher than January last year
  • 17.45% higher than the Missouri average
  • 49.57% lower than the US average
  • 850th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 21,039th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 324 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.95¢ per kWh

  • 4.15% lower than last month
  • 3.66% higher than January last year
  • 5.86% lower than the Missouri average
  • 29.25% lower than the US average
  • 333rd in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 37 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since January last year
  • 7,310th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,459 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,352 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.27% higher than last month
  • 4.01% higher than January last year
  • 10.84% lower than the Missouri average
  • 25.99% lower than the US average
  • 88th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 240 since January last year
  • 9,442nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,965 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$16,272.26 per month

  • 6.66% higher than last month
  • 2.75% higher than January last year
  • 9.74% lower than the Missouri average
  • 51.73% lower than the US average
  • 376th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since January last year
  • 15,659th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,104 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,075 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$17,441.07 per month

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 1.37% higher than January last year
  • 3.45% lower than the Missouri average
  • 49.02% lower than the US average
  • 384th in the state out of 926 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since January last year
  • 16,139th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 197 since January last year

St. Joseph Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

2,964,778.56 MWh

  • 397.51% higher than last month
  • 652.36% higher than January last year
  • 81.96% lower than the Missouri average
  • 77.6% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 305th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 40 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 71 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

2,745,888.06 MWh

  • 2.84% higher than last month
  • 56.11% higher than January last year
  • 80.68% lower than the Missouri average
  • 76.7% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 54 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 315th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 32 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 223 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

3,595 MWh

  • 370.1% lower than last month
  • 320.96% lower than January last year
  • 80.19% lower than the Missouri average
  • 87.13% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 55 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 47 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 47 since January last year
  • 498th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,229 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,230 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

4,219.31 MWh

  • 1.65% higher than last month
  • 52.92% higher than January last year
  • 72.85% lower than the Missouri average
  • 83.67% lower than the US average
  • 8th in the state out of 55 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 477th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 32 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 323 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Coal Fuel Types for January, 2024

484.96 MWh

  • 180.7% lower than last month
  • 140.4% lower than January last year
  • 99.35% lower than the Missouri average
  • 99.26% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 59th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 153 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 154 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Coal

275.24 MWh

  • 4.72% higher than last month
  • 35.96% lower than January last year
  • 99.57% lower than the Missouri average
  • 99.45% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 61st in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Coal Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,109,389.89 MWh

  • 296.29% higher than last month
  • 1,983.39% higher than January last year
  • 98.53% lower than the Missouri average
  • 98.3% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 52nd in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Coal

747,267.2 MWh

  • 4.61% higher than last month
  • 20.23% higher than January last year
  • 98.85% lower than the Missouri average
  • 98.5% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 56th in the US out of 213 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 26 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,092,279.75 MWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • 741.55% higher than January last year
  • 374.93% higher than the Missouri average
  • 473.34% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 40 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 29th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 979 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

156,132.77 MWh

  • 30.43% higher than last month
  • 44.51% higher than January last year
  • 340.2% higher than the Missouri average
  • 36.46% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 40 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 56th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 126 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

763,108.92 MWh

  • 141.51% higher than last month
  • 261.63% higher than January last year
  • 52.13% lower than the Missouri average
  • 95.84% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 30 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 262nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 39 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

1,842,488.09 MWh

  • 0.35% higher than last month
  • 78.99% higher than January last year
  • 14.15% higher than the Missouri average
  • 89.66% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 30 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 232nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 220 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,906.86 MWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • 847.59% higher than January last year
  • 641.98% higher than the Missouri average
  • 701.68% higher than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 40 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 38 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 23rd in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 975 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

271.11 MWh

  • 31.18% higher than last month
  • 45.01% higher than January last year
  • 540.2% higher than the Missouri average
  • 79.76% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 40 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 51st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 33 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 98 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

1,203.18 MWh

  • 264.81% lower than last month
  • 291.65% lower than January last year
  • 58.96% lower than the Missouri average
  • 97.45% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 30 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 25 since January last year
  • 278th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 787 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 786 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

3,672.96 MWh

  • 0.23% lower than last month
  • 71.44% higher than January last year
  • 54.74% higher than the Missouri average
  • 91.76% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 30 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 247th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 211 since January last year

St. Joseph, MO Electricity Overview

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St. Joseph averages a residential electricity price of 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 10.88% more than Missouri's average rate of 12.76 cents and 11.64% below the US average of 16.01 cents. The city is ranked 11th in Missouri in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 56,478 megawatt hours generated. Power plants in the city generate, on average, 0.8 megawatt hours per person from non-renewable fuel types, which ranks it 11th out of 1086 cities in the state.

St. Joseph's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 600,822,823.17 kilograms, which is 9th highest amount in Missouri out of 1086 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 8,500.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation St. Joseph is the 1053rd highest polluting city in Missouri. Electricity facilities in the city mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 48,376.22 megawatt hours (or 85.65%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the city. Coal and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the city, with 8.46% and 5.88% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. St. Joseph has one power generation plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Joseph

St. Joseph residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.093/kWh$203.35/mo.$79.80/mo.
899th14.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Joseph
1009th$163.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Joseph Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Joseph, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Empire District ElectricBUNDLED15.75162.631,721,314.74271,060,113
EvergyBUNDLED13.06118.8256,4786,293,939.56822,163,920
United Electric Cooperative (Missouri)BUNDLED14.89207.84156,914.7423,371,910.11

Zips with electric coverage in St. Joseph, Missouri include: 64506, 64507, 64505, 64503, 64501, 64504

Agency, MO Electricity Overview

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Agency averages a residential electricity price of 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 2.40% more than Missouri's average rate of 12.76 cents and 18.40% below the US average of 16.01 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $118.82 per month, while the state average is $132.46. Selling an estimated 3,911.89 megawatt hours a year, Evergy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emitting 6,203,547.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Agency ranks 435th worst out of 1086 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 8,544.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 23rd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 9,113.27 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Agency

Agency residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.086/kWh$203.97/mo.$76.36/mo.
522nd13.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Agency
10th$118.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Agency Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Agency, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.06118.826,293,939.56822,163,920

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De Kalb, MO Electricity Overview

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De Kalb averages a residential electricity price of 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 5.08% less than Missouri's average rate of 12.76 cents and 24.36% below the US average of 16.01 cents. With a population of 495 residents, the city is the 531st most populous city in Missouri. Evergy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 4,229,691.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, De Kalb ranks 529th worst out of 1086 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 8,544.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 410th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 6,213.59 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in De Kalb

De Kalb residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.086/kWh$203.97/mo.$76.36/mo.
203rd12.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of De Kalb
361st$134.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for De Kalb Residents

Electric Companies With Service in De Kalb, Missouri

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
EvergyBUNDLED13.06118.826,293,939.56822,163,920
Platte-Clay Electric CooperativeBUNDLED11.15150.38370,20441,296,000

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Electricity Production in Buchanan County, Missouri

Power Plants in Buchanan County, Missouri

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lake Road (MO)Evergy (100.00%)
St. Joseph MO Natural Gas 56,47835,302,482.62625.07
St Joseph Landfill Generating StationEvergy (100.00%)
Buchanan County MO Landfill Gas 8,8676,298,126.85710.29

Buchanan County, Missouri Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Buchanan County has the 475th highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the country, releasing 705,579,792.12 kilograms each year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 8,510.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Buchanan County is the 514th highest polluting county in the country. Natural Gas makes up 74.03% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Buchanan County. Landfill Gas and Coal make up 13.57% and 7.31% of production, respectively. Buchanan County is home to 2 power plants, which is the 16th highest number of power plants within a county in Missouri.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
74.03%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
13.57%
COAL
Coal
7.31%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
5.09%

Buchanan County, Missouri Net Metering

Roughly 83.33% of the electricity suppliers in Buchanan County offer net metering to their consumers. Regulations put in place at the state level are above average for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 3 providers in Buchanan County that report energy loss, including Evergy, Ameren Missouri, and Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative. Together, these 3 providers average an annual energy loss of 3.57% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Buchanan County receiving a rank of 642nd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Buchanan County:

  • Agency, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 100.00%
  • De Kalb, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 50.00%
    • Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
  • Easton, Missouri:
    • United Electric Cooperative (Missouri): 25.01%
    • Easton, Missouri Electric Utility: 24.98%
    • Ameren Missouri: 25.01%
    • Evergy: 25.01%
  • Lewis and Clark Village, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 100.00%
  • Rushville, Missouri:
    • Evergy: 100.00%
  • St. Joseph, Missouri:
    • United Electric Cooperative (Missouri): 45.24%
    • Evergy: 45.34%
    • Empire District Electric: 9.43%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Buchanan County, Missouri?

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The largest electricity supplier in Buchanan County, Missouri by megawatt hours sold is Evergy.

How many power plants are in Buchanan County, Missouri?

Buchanan County, Missouri has 2 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Buchanan County, Missouri?

Buchanan County, Missouri has 6 electricity providers operating in the area.

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Published: 2024-04-04