Summary of Electricity Activity in Buchanan County, MO
Summary of Buchanan County, MO Generation
Buchanan County, MO is ranked #1,615 out of 2,159 U.S. counties nationwide and #36 out of 60 Missouri counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 56.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Oct 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
37.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#653 /926 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#14 /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 | #36 / 60 | #1615 / 2159 | 56.27 GWh | 5.01 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #14 / 23 | #653 / 926 | 37.95 GWh | 3.58 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #4 / 4 | #181 / 236 | 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 | #265 / 731 | 1.82 GWh | 112.35 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buchanan County, MO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road (MO) | Evergy Missouri West | 46.6 GWh | 4.9 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 79.0% Subbituminous Coal : 17.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #703 | DeKalb County | 1.0 TWh | 2 |
| #1305 | Gentry County | 191.2 GWh | 3 |
| #400 | Jackson County | 3.0 TWh | 14 |
| #2096 | Jackson County | 816.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2049 | Jefferson County | 2.4 GWh | 1 |
| #971 | Johnson County | 502.3 GWh | 2 |
| #595 | Nodaway County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
| #256 | Platte County | 5.3 TWh | 2 |
| #1277 | Richardson County | 216.0 GWh | 2 |
| #614 | Wyandotte County | 1.4 TWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Oct 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buchanan County, MO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | St. Joseph, MO | 56.3 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Oct 2025