Jeffrey Energy Center

Jeffrey Energy Center is a 2 GW coal power plant in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1978 and 1983.

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
2,160 MW
2,178.8 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1978–1983
EIA plant ID
6068

Where it is

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County
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Coordinates
39.2865, -96.1172
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 →

Jeffrey Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Jeffrey Energy Center?
In Pottawatomie 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 Jeffrey Energy Center?
2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey 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 "Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey Energy Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.