Where is Lawrence Energy Center?

In Douglas County, Kansas (KS). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Lawrence Energy Center?

517 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lawrence Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas Central, Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Lawrence Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas Central, Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lawrence Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lawrence Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Lawrence Energy Center

Lawrence Energy Center is a 517 MW coal power plant in Douglas County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1960 and 1971.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 517 MW; 491.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1960–1971
EIA plant ID: 1250

Where it is

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County: Douglas County, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.0072, -95.2692
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

Every plant Evergy Kansas Central, Inc reports to EIA →

Lawrence Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Lawrence Energy Center?: In Douglas County, Kansas (KS). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Lawrence Energy Center?: 517 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lawrence Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Evergy Kansas Central, Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Lawrence Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Kansas Central, Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lawrence Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lawrence Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.