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. Independence Power and Light's consumers are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.59% below the national average price of 15.64 cents. This makes the supplier 2404th out of 2893 suppliers in the country for best average electricity rate. The company participated in both the end user sales and wholesale sales in 2022, with sales to end users totaling 1,004,521 megawatt hours and wholesale sales to other companies adding up to 121,707 megawatt hours. The electricity sourced was made up of megawatt hours generated by the company in electricity plants they own and megawatt hours that they purchased on the wholesale market. In 2022, the company made a total of $146,975,500 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $133,459,100 coming from retail sales to end users and $5,791,000 from wholesale electricity sales.
Patrons of the company pay an average monthly residential power bill of $126.13. This is 0.07% less than the Missouri average of $126.23. By total customers, Independence Power and Light is the 9th largest provider out of 122 electricity companies in the state. The electricity grid owned by the provider has 0.34 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting roughly 30.3 minutes. The nationwide average for other suppliers is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes an outage. Electricity production facilities owned by the company use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 345,679.54 megawatt hours. This total ranks them at 12th out of 122 suppliers 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 4.79% 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 825th best out of 3517 providers who report energy loss in the nation and 26th best out of 122 in Missouri.
Independence Power and Light Rate & Electric Bills
Independence Power and Light residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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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:
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Quick Facts About Independence Power and Light
The supplier is ranked 303rd in the United States for total electricity generation, producing 345,679.54 megawatt hours.
Independence Power and Light ranks 199th out of 3517 companies in the nation for total electricity generation from natural gas.
Energy Loss
Independence Power and Light's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
56,730MWh
825 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Independence Power and Light's Power Outages
30.3 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
0.34 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
Independence Power and Light Energy Makeup
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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 | 58,682 | 142,862,739 | 9 | 100% |
Independence Power and Light County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 716,531 | 4 | 13.26 | $125.52/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 | 2,756,793 | 1,107,757,762.3 | 401.83 | ||
| Independence | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 2,588 | 5,285,896.13 | 2,042.46 | |||
| Independence | MO | Natural Gas | 2,214 | 3,016,378.8 | 1,362.41 | |||
Jackson SquareIndependence Power and Light (100.00%) | Independence | MO | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,792 | 3,550,353.69 | 1,981.22 |
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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 $126.13, compared to the Missouri average of $126.23 and the nationwide of $126.23 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 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Independence Power and Light power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Independence Power and Light's consumers is 30.3 minutes.
What percentage of Independence Power and Light's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Independence Power and Light generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Independence Power and Light?
The Independence Power and Light phone number is (816) 325-7930.
Who is the CEO of Independence Power and Light?
Independence Power and Light's current CEO is James Nail.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light?
There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light.
What percentage of Independence Power and Light's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric facilities owned by or associated with Independence Power and Light produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
