Marshall Energy Center
Marshall Municipal Utilities is proud to host the Marshall Energy Center. Marshall receives its capacity and energy through the Missouri Public Energy Pool (MoPEP). This project is being built by the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) to support its three public power pools. MoPEP is the largest of the three pools and has 35 members, including Marshall.
As the host utility, MMU staff will provide maintenance for the turbines and associated substation addition. MMU will also provide electric service, natural gas transportation and electric transmission for the project. These services will generate revenue for MMU. Additionally, the City of Marshall will receive a 10% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) based on the facility’s electric usage. This project is an exciting opportunity and will benefit the Marshall community.
Construction is underway on the Marshall Energy Center following a groundbreaking ceremony held July 22, 2025, near North Grant Street by the old MMU power plant site. This is a major investment in reliable, locally controlled power – not only for Marshall, but also for other communities across the state. The project is part of MPUA’s Building MO Power initiative, which focuses on strengthening local energy reliability across the state.
The $200 million project will include four natural gas turbines built in two phases. When complete, the facility will provide approximately 134 megawatts of power in the winter and 99 megawatts in the summer. This dependable energy will be available when it is needed most and will support the MPUA power pools.
The first phase is expected to be up and running by the end of 2026. The second phase is planned for completion by 2029. The facility is designed to operate during peak demand and emergency conditions, strengthen the electric grid, and keep energy costs affordable.
The project will create local jobs, use equipment manufactured in the U.S., and serve as a long-term investment in community-owned infrastructure. Local and state leaders highlighted the project as an important step toward more reliable energy, local control, and economic stability for Missouri communities.
