OUTAGES MY ACCOUNT Skip Navigation My Account Customer Support Ways to Save For Business James River Power Station Back to Home Retiring the James River Power Station After over 60 years of service, the James River Power Station (JRPS) is officially being retired. The decision to retire JRPS was based on escalating costs for compliance upgrades, aging infrastructure, and the availability of reliable renewable resources. To decommission the power station, steps will be taken to dismantle or demolish parts of the plant. This work will include some exterior components, the lakeside water intake structure, and removal of the four stacks. About the Demolition The demolition process will be handled under strict safety and environmental compliance rules. The process will begin mid-September and is expected to conclude in early 2022. Usable areas of the facility, such as the building office space, electrical substation equipment, and two natural gas combustion turbines will remain. Demolition Timeline Note: The demolition timeline is subject to change and any target dates are approximate. September - November Transformer removal View Larger Map October - December Remove exterior components View Larger Map October - January Remove coal handling equipment View Larger Map December 21* Implode Stacks *Date subject to change View Larger Map January Remove North & South lake intakes View Larger Map January - February Remove cooling towers View Larger Map Progress Updates Follow City Utilities on social media for the latest updates. Facebook – cityutilities.net Twitter – @cityutilities Questions? Do you have questions or want additional information? Contact Us Letter to Neighbors More Videos About JRPS Quick Links Pay Bill Moving? Outage Center Contact Us Blog Corporate Careers Newsroom About CU Leadership Regulatory Community Community Outreach Parks & Lakes Energy Education Economic Development Safety Connect With Us! Copyright © 2021 City Utilities of Springfield, MO | Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Webmaster | EN ES