Where is Hutchinson Energy Center?

In Reno 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 Hutchinson Energy Center?

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

Who owns Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson 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 "Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Energy Center still running?

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

Hutchinson Energy Center

Hutchinson Energy Center is a 345 MW natural gas power plant in Reno County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1974 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: 345.3 MW; 239.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1974–1983
EIA plant ID: 1248

Where it is

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County: Reno County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.0906, -97.8747
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Evergy Kansas Central, Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (4) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 214 MW, Petroleum 132 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Hutchinson Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Hutchinson Energy Center?: In Reno 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 Hutchinson Energy Center?: 345 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson 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 "Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.