TOPEKA - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s request for the KCC to approve the construction of two gas-fired plants and a solar facility. Evergy also asked the Commission to approve the way in which these costs will be recovered from customers once construction begins.  The Commission will hear public comments during the hearing.

To participate in the virtual hearing via Zoom and make a public comment before the Commission, advance registration is required by noon on March 4. To register, go to the Commission’s website (www.kcc.ks.gov) and click on the “Your Opinion Matters” tab. A live video stream will be available on the KCC YouTube channel for those who want to watch, but not comment. No registration is required to view the live stream.

Evergy has announced that one gas plant would be located near Evergy’s Viola Substation in Sumner County and the second near Hutchinson in Reno County. The Kansas Sky solar facility would be located in Douglas County.

In addition to the hearing, the Commission will accept written comments through 5 p.m. on April 7. Comments may be submitted online, by mail or by calling the KCC at 785-271-3140 or 800-662-0027.

The Commission will issue an order on the application on or before July 7, 2025.