Evergy signs 3 GW of large industrial loads; eyes 5 GW new generation

The Kansas City utility reported second-quarter demand from major customers seeking dedicated power supplies and outlined a generation pipeline to meet expected load growth from data centers and manufacturing.

First covered Aug 11, 2026 · 7:50 AM PT · 1 article

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9h Utility Dive Evergy has 3 GW of large loads signed and a 5-GW generation pipeline — The company is in “advanced discussions” with large-load customers representing another 1 to 2 GW, CEO David Campbell said during a second-quarter earnings…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-11 (#3)

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