Summary of Electricity Activity in Buchanan County, MO
Summary of Buchanan County, MO Generation
Buchanan County, MO is ranked #1,631 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #34 out of 60 Missouri counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 59.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 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
40.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#658 /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 / 60 | #1631 / 2193 | 58.95 GWh | 4.95 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #13 / 23 | #658 / 927 | 40.10 GWh | 3.60 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #4 / 4 | #190 / 239 | 7.01 GWh | 87.00 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #6 / 31 | #187 / 741 | 6.09 GWh | 182.71 k MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #9 / 9 | #106 / 107 | 5.76 GWh | 1.08 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buchanan County, MO
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road (MO) | Evergy Missouri West | 51.9 GWh | 4.9 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 74.5% Subbituminous Coal : 14.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.1% |
| St Joseph Landfill Generating Station | Evergy Missouri West | 7.0 GWh | 87.0 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1873 | Caldwell County | 13.6 GWh | 1 |
| #704 | DeKalb County | 1.1 TWh | 2 |
| #1320 | Gentry County | 199.7 GWh | 3 |
| #421 | Jackson County | 2.8 TWh | 14 |
| #2127 | Jackson County | 806.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2091 | Jefferson County | 2.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1271 | Johnson County | 239.7 GWh | 2 |
| #570 | Nodaway County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
| #273 | Platte County | 4.9 TWh | 2 |
| #637 | Wyandotte County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buchanan County, MO
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | St. Joseph, MO | 59.0 GWh | 2 |