Independence Power and Light
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About Independence Power and Light
Independence Power and Light provides electricity in Independence in Jackson County, Missouri. The most recent data reported by the company showed a customer base of 58,956 customers. Exactly 13 of these are industrial properties, 4,974 are commercial accounts and 53,969 are residential properties. On average, Independence Power and Light's patrons purchase residential electricity for 16.43 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the provider at 118th out of 127 suppliers in Missouri and 2288th out of 2885 in the country for average electricity rate. There were a total of 971,599 megawatt hours sold via retail sales in 2023 by the company. During the same timeframe, Independence Power and Light produced 334,227 megawatt hours and obtained 786,477 megawatt hours via wholesale channels. In 2023, the supplier had revenue of $140,349,300 from retail electricity sales and $5,117,600 on the wholesale electricity market. Their revenue from all electricity related activities was $154,574,400.
Patrons of the company pay an average monthly residential power bill of $137.58. This is 1.88% more than the Missouri average of $134.88. Production plants owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light produce 282,897.61 megawatt hours, which is the 324th highest total in the United States out of 3530 suppliers. The provider's production plants produce 277,908.07 megawatt hours using natural gas. This amount ranks them as the 201st highest company out of 3530 providers in the country for total natural gas production. By customer count, Independence Power and Light is the 9th largest company out of 121 providers in the state.
Independence Power and Light, fortunately, allows consumers to participate in net metering. Net metering allows citizens to sell megawatt hours back to the grid, which makes the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources more financially viable.
Independence Power and Light currently loses around 4.17% of the electricity that they produce. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the numerous providers who operate around the country. Independence Power and Light has been given a rank of 862nd best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the nation and 26th best out of 121 in Missouri.
Independence Power and Light Rate & Electric Bills
Independence Power and Light residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
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Independence Power and Light Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:17221 East 23rd Street South
Independence, Missouri 64057
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:James Nail
Independence Power and Light Contact
- Website:www.ci.independence.mo.us
- Customer Service Phone:(816) 325-7930
- Contact Page:www.ci.independence.mo.us
- Social Media:
Independence Power and Light Service
- Rates & Plans:www.ci.independence.mo.us
- Outage Map:iplmap.indepmo.org
- Outage Phone:(816) 325-7550
- States Served:
- Missouri
- Counties Served:
- Jackson County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Independence Power and Light
Independence Power and Light is the 12th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in Missouri out of 3530 providers.



Energy Loss
Independence Power and Light's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
46,739MWh
862 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Independence Power and Light.
Independence Power and Light Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Independence Power and Light Coverage Map

Independence Power and Light State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 59,165 | 148,619,085 | 11 | 100% |
Independence Power and Light County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 716,531 | 4 | 13.31 | $127.43/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Independence Power and Light
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dogwood Energy FacilityIndependence Power and Light (12.30%)Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (17.00%)Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (10.10%)Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (16.40%)Dogwood Energy LLC (33.90%)Kansas Power Pool (10.30%) | Cass County | MO | Natural Gas | 2,220,883 | 905,427,407.08 | 407.69 |
Independence Power and Light Production Fuel Makeup
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Independence Power and Light FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Independence Power and Light customers each month?
Independence Power and Light currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $137.58, compared to the Missouri average of $134.88 and the nationwide of $134.88 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Independence Power and Light customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Independence Power and Light is 16.43 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Independence Power and Light?
You can reach Independence Power and Light by phone via (816) 325-7930.
Who is the CEO of Independence Power and Light?
Independence Power and Light's CEO is James Nail.
What percentage of Independence Power and Light's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light generate 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light?
Independence Power and Light owns or is associated with one power plant.
What percentage of Independence Power and Light's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.