Summary of Electricity Activity in Buchanan County, MO
Summary of Buchanan County, MO Generation
Buchanan County, MO is ranked #1,589 out of 2,164 U.S. counties nationwide and #34 out of 60 Missouri counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 62.8 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Buchanan County, MO
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
44.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#634 /929 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#13 /23 Missouri Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Buchanan County, MO
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #34 / 60 | #1589 / 2164 | 62.78 GWh | 5.06 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #13 / 23 | #634 / 929 | 44.19 GWh | 3.64 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #4 / 5 | #189 / 249 | 9.65 GWh | 107.95 k MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #10 / 10 | #109 / 111 | 6.85 GWh | 1.21 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #11 / 32 | #253 / 737 | 2.08 GWh | 112.30 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buchanan County, MO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road (MO) | Evergy Missouri West | 53.1 GWh | 5.0 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 81.0% Subbituminous Coal : 15.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.8% |
| St Joseph Landfill Generating Station | Evergy Missouri West | 9.6 GWh | 107.9 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #694 | DeKalb County | 1.1 TWh | 2 |
| #1328 | Gentry County | 179.8 GWh | 3 |
| #405 | Jackson County | 3.0 TWh | 14 |
| #2098 | Jackson County | 816.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2050 | Jefferson County | 2.4 GWh | 1 |
| #973 | Johnson County | 502.3 GWh | 2 |
| #590 | Nodaway County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #257 | Platte County | 5.3 TWh | 2 |
| #1282 | Richardson County | 216.0 GWh | 2 |
| #620 | Wyandotte County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buchanan County, MO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | St. Joseph, MO | 62.8 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025