Venue Change: City Council Installation Ceremony - April 20

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Independence Utilities customer service is moving from the Independence Utilities Center (17221 East 23rd St S) to Independence Municipal Commons (20201 E Jackson Dr) in March:

  • Last day of operations at IUC is Wednesday March 4, 2026.
  • Operations at IMC will begin Monday March 9, 2026.

Visit Utilities Customer Service for all bill pay options and additional information about the move.

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Electrical Safety for Kids

Independence Power & Light is a proud partner to the many schools located in Independence. We are happy to provide schools with a selection of educational materials about electricity, electrical safety, and energy conservation. Many of our employees are "Youth Friends" and enjoy participating in volunteer activities that support our schools, teachers and kids.

Hazard Hamlet

IPL staff are available to visit classrooms and special school events, such as safety fairs and science fairs, to discuss electrical safety. Our "Hazard Hamlet" display is the perfect way for elementary school kids to learn how to stay safe around electricity.

To schedule a visit to your school, contact IPL at (816) 325-7485 or by email.

Electricity is an amazing and powerful force...

Electricity is an amazing and powerful force. At IPL we want kids to have fun when they are learning about electricity, and to stay safe when they are around electricity. Here are a few of our favorite links to help you learn more about electricity and how to use it safely.