News Clip1:39KSHB 41·Independence, Jackson County, MO
Could Independence data center raise residential rates? IPL explains why it won’t
A data center project is proposed in Independence, Missouri, but city officials insist it won't raise residential electricity rates. Independence Power and Light will buy the power from the data center operator Nebius, who will finance and operate the facility. While residents have organized opposition, the city says the data center will be one of the best they've done.
3/1/2026