West Gardner
West Gardner is a 408 MW natural gas power plant in Johnson County, Kansas, operated by Evergy Metro. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2003.
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
- 408 MW
- 342.6 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 2003
- EIA plant ID
- 7929
Where it is
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- County
- Johnson County, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.7875, -94.9861
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Evergy Metro
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
West Gardner: FAQ
- Where is West Gardner?
- 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 West Gardner?
- 408 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns West Gardner?
- 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 West Gardner 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 "West Gardner LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is West Gardner still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.