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Electric
 St.
Joseph's favorable energy costs and availability
stand in sharp contrast with many cities of its
size.
St. Joseph's electrical
utilities are extremely competitive with other
areas of the country. Headquartered in Kansas
City, Missouri, KCP&L
provides electrical service to St. Joseph and
ranks among the largest wholesale marketers of
electricity and natural gas in North America.
Several incentive programs are available to new
and expanding businesses and commercial
customers with high energy demands.
Natural Gas
Natural gas utilities
are provided by
Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) which serves
460,000 customers in central and western
Missouri. MGE receives natural gas through
long-term contracts with major interstate
pipeline companies such as William Natural Gas
Company and Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company.
Through innovative purchase of gas on the spot
market, MGE is able to ensure a dependable and
economical supply. Rates are about 20% below the
national average. An economic development rate
is available that can save new businesses up to
50% of the commodity rate.
Water
As a subsidiary of the
country's largest investor-owned water utility,
Missouri-American enjoys the expertise,
technical support and financial advantages of a
nationwide network combined with localized
knowledge and personalized service.
Missouri-American supplies the water needs of
nearly 200,000 people throughout the state
provides economic development rates for heavy
users. Customers are served by Missouri
American's new ground water treatment plant that
provides state-of-the-art purification and
treatment of ground water to commercial and
residential customers in St. Joseph and
surrounding communities.
Telecommunications
St. Joseph is serviced by
local telephone provider AT&T and several other
service alternatives. Long distance carriers,
MCI, and AT&T maintain points of presence in St.
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