Where is Gardner Energy Center?

In Johnson 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 Gardner Energy Center?

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

Who owns Gardner Energy Center?

EIA-860M names City of Gardner - (KS) 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 Gardner Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Gardner - (KS) 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 "Gardner 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 Gardner Energy Center still running?

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

Gardner Energy Center

Gardner Energy Center is a 39 MW natural gas power plant in Johnson County, Kansas, operated by City of Gardner - (KS). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 1990.

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: 39.2 MW; 32 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1990
EIA plant ID: 7281

Where it is

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County: Johnson County, Kansas
Coordinates: 38.8308, -94.8903
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Gardner - (KS)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Gardner - (KS) reports to EIA →

Gardner Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Gardner Energy Center?: In Johnson 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 Gardner Energy Center?: 39 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gardner Energy Center?: EIA-860M names City of Gardner - (KS) 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 Gardner Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Gardner - (KS) 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 "Gardner 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 Gardner Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.