Missouri Energy Facts
Missouri's Electricity Mix
While nationally about 50% of our electricity comes from coal-fired power plants, 86% of Missouri's electricity comes from coal.
There are currently 57MW of wind power installed in Missouri, which accounts for less than 0.01% of Missouri's electricity. Hydroelectric dams provide between 1 and 2% of Missouri's
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Energy Information AgencySolar Energy in Missouri
Missouri has a good solar resource, averaging 5 sun-hours per day
Wind Energy in Missouri
Missouri ranks 20th in the nation in terms of wind potential. A recent study by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources shows exactly where the pockets of high-speed wind lie throughout the state.