Summary of Electricity Activity in Buchanan County, MO
Summary of Buchanan County, MO Generation
Buchanan County, MO is ranked #1,598 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #34 out of 61 Missouri counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 64.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| 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
41.3 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#642 /927 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#13 /23 Missouri Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Buchanan County, MO
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Buchanan County, MO
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #34 / 61 | #1598 / 2167 | 64.18 GWh | 5.07 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #13 / 23 | #642 / 927 | 41.31 GWh | 3.45 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #4 / 4 | #181 / 236 | 9.65 GWh | 107.95 k MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #10 / 10 | #108 / 110 | 6.92 GWh | 1.28 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #6 / 32 | #170 / 736 | 6.30 GWh | 227.47 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buchanan County, MO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road (MO) | Evergy Missouri West | 54.5 GWh | 5.0 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 73.4% Subbituminous Coal : 15.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2083 | Caldwell County | 1.8 GWh | 1 |
| #708 | DeKalb County | 1.0 TWh | 2 |
| #1312 | Gentry County | 194.9 GWh | 3 |
| #399 | Jackson County | 3.1 TWh | 14 |
| #2105 | Jackson County | 816.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2060 | Jefferson County | 2.4 GWh | 1 |
| #980 | Johnson County | 502.3 GWh | 2 |
| #597 | Nodaway County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #255 | Platte County | 5.4 TWh | 2 |
| #629 | Wyandotte County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buchanan County, MO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | St. Joseph, MO | 64.2 GWh | 2 |