How many power plants does Empire District Electric operate?

EIA-860M lists 8 operating plants against “Empire District Electric Co” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 2 states.

Is Empire District Electric the owner of these plants?

EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.

Why are affiliates listed separately?

Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.

Empire District Electric power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against Empire District Electric for 2026-07: 8 plants, 2 GW of nameplate capacity, across 2 states and 4 energy sources.

EIA files this entity as “Empire District Electric Co”.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Plants: 8
Nameplate capacity: 2 GW
States: 2; KS, MO
Energy sources: 4

Empire District Electric plants by energy source

Hydro1 plants · 16 MW
Natural gas3 plants · 1,370 MW
Solar1 plants · 2 MW
Wind3 plants · 600 MW

Full list of Empire District Electric power plants

Power plants operated by Empire District Electric Co

State Line Combined Cycle2 technologies	Empire District Electric Co	Jasper	690.5	4	1995	Operating
Empire Energy CenterNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Empire District Electric Co	Jasper	379	4	1978	Operating
Neosho Ridge Wind Energy CenterOnshore Wind Turbine	Empire District Electric Co	Neosho	301	1	2021	Operating
Riverton2 technologies	Empire District Electric Co	Cherokee	300.2	4	1988	Operating
Kings Point Wind Energy CenterOnshore Wind Turbine	Empire District Electric Co	Lawrence	149.4	1	2021	Operating
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy CenterOnshore Wind Turbine	Empire District Electric Co	Barton	149.4	1	2020	Operating
Ozark BeachConventional Hydroelectric	Empire District Electric Co	Taney	16	4	1931	Operating
Prosperity Solar Farm CSGSolar Photovoltaic	Empire District Electric Co	Jasper	2.3	1	2021	Operating

Empire District Electric: FAQ

How many power plants does Empire District Electric operate?: EIA-860M lists 8 operating plants against “Empire District Electric Co” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 2 states.
Is Empire District Electric the owner of these plants?: EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.
Why are affiliates listed separately?: Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.