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

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Evergy Metro 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 Hawthorn LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Metro 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 "Hawthorn LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hawthorn still running?

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

Hawthorn

Hawthorn is a 1 GW coal power plant in Jackson County, Missouri, operated by Evergy Metro. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1969 and 2000.

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: 1,046.2 MW; 960.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1969–2000
EIA plant ID: 2079

Where it is

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County: Jackson County, Missouri
Coordinates: 39.1306, -94.4778
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Evergy Metro
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 569 MW, Natural gas 477 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Evergy Metro reports to EIA →

Hawthorn: FAQ

Where is Hawthorn?: In Jackson County, Missouri (MO). 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 Hawthorn?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hawthorn?: EIA-860M names Evergy Metro 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 Hawthorn LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Evergy Metro 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 "Hawthorn LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hawthorn still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.