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KCC OKs Two Evergy Natural‑gas Plants; Pratt County officials flag local workforce impact

5602823 · July 14, 2025
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The Kansas Corporation Commission approved Evergy’s permits for two natural‑gas plants in Sumner and Reno counties with an estimated $1.6 billion capital cost and 2030 online target; Pratt County staff said the projects could affect local labor markets and contractors.

Heather (staff member) told the Pratt County Commission on July 14 that the Kansas Corporation Commission approved permits last week for Evergy to build two additional natural‑gas power plants — one in Sumner County and one in Reno County — with an estimated $1.6 billion capital investment and an expected in‑service date in 2030. “That’s gonna be about a…

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