Governor Laura Kelly joined Vvergy executives and legislative leaders yesterday to announce that the company will invest more than $2 billion in building two new 705 megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas. Together, the new projects will provide more than 1,400 mw of dispatchable power. Kelly says Kansas is experiencing record economic growth, and Evergy is prepared to deliver the reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy needed.
Evergy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, David Campbell says high-efficiency, modern natural gas plants will meet the electricity needs for our region’s growing economy. These plants also will bring good paying jobs and tax dollars to Kansas. During construction, more than 500 jobs are anticipated for each plant. After a 10-year exemption, each plant will provide more than $500 million in property tax revenues over its service life and will bring to the communities 20 to 40 skilled craft jobs that pay more than $90,000 annually.
