James River Power Station
Natural gas power plant in Greene County, Missouri. 197.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by City Utilities of Springfield - (MO).
Also known as EIA plant 2161
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 197.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- April 1989First generator online
- Operator
- City Utilities of Springfield - (MO)EIA operator ID 17833
- Grid
- SPPBalancing authority SWPP
- Price nodes
- 2 SPP nodesResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Greene County, MO37.1086, −93.2619
- EIA plant ID
- 2161EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power James River produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
73.2 GWh
73,248 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
4.2%
2024: 8.3%
January to July 2026
55.7 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
73.2–240.1
GWh a year. Low 2025, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,717,296 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 1,593,458 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 1,587,089 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 1,607,621 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 1,631,876 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 1,674,423 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 1,696,417 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 1,546,683 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 1,720,284 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 1,223,307 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 678,403 | 40.7% | 5 of 12 |
| 2011 | 979,128 | 24.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 693,298 | 17.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 649,500 | 16.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 449,973 | 17.0% | 8 of 12 |
| 2015 | 240,087 | 6.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 185,353 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 84,169 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 117,980 | 3.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 133,615 | 4.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 124,614 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2022 | 141,492 | 8.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 138,690 | 8.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 144,133 | 8.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 73,248 | 4.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 55,722 | 5.5% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · SPPEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2025
63,096
US short tons. 2024: 116,213
SO₂, 2025
0
US short tons
NOx, 2025
79
US short tons
CO₂ per MWh, calculated
0.86 t
About 1,723 lb per MWh
2 of 2 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2025 (**GT1, **GT2, 3, 4, 5), matched to EIA plant 2161 through the EPA–EIA crosswalk. The per-MWh rate is EPA CO₂ divided by EIA-923 net generation. The two reporting boundaries can differ.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 96.0 | April 1989 |
| GT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 101.5 | June 1992 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about James River
How much power does James River Power Station produce?
James River Power Station reported 73,248 MWh (73.2 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 4.2% capacity factor on 197.5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 55.7 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is James River Power Station?
James River Power Station is in Greene County, Missouri, at 37.1086, −93.2619. It is in the Southwest Power Pool balancing area (SWPP).
Who operates James River Power Station?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists City Utilities of Springfield - (MO) as the operator (EIA operator ID 17833). The operator is not always the owner.
When did James River Power Station start operating?
Its first generator began operating in April 1989, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for James River Power Station?
Yes. InfraMap has SPP day-ahead and real-time prices at 2 price nodes linked to James River Power Station, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
- SPP day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page