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Station I
38.0 MW petroleum power plant · Jackson County, Missouri
- Operating capacity
- 38.0 MW
- 2 generators
- Main fuel
- Petroleum
- First unit online
- 1972
- Generation, 2023
- 3,096 MWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 2136
- Operator
- City of Independence - (MO)
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Jackson County
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Location
- 39.0560, -94.3930
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Petroleum Liquids | Petroleum | 19.0 MW | Jun 1972 | Operating |
| 2Petroleum Liquids | Petroleum | 19.0 MW | Jun 1972 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 3,096 MWh
- Capacity factor
- 0.9%
- CO2 emissions
- 7,079 tons
- CO2 emission rate
- 4,573 lb/MWh
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Square | Petroleum | 36.0 MW | 2.8 mi |
| Station H | Natural gas | 43.0 MW | 3.6 mi |
| Independence II Solar Farm | Solar | 8.5 MW | 6.7 mi |
| Hawthorn | Coal | 1.0 GW | 6.9 mi |
| Independence Solar Farm | Solar | 3.0 MW | 7.0 mi |
| Hawthorn Solar I | Solar | 10.0 MW | 7.3 mi |
| KCP&L SmartGrid Innovation Park | Battery storage | 1.0 MW | 9.6 mi |
| Northeast (MO) | Petroleum | 540 MW | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Station I produce?
- Station I has 38.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 2 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Station I?
- EIA lists City of Independence - (MO) as the operator of Station I.
- How much electricity did Station I generate?
- Station I reported 3,096 MWh of net generation in 2023 and 7,079 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026