News Releases

Based on feedback received at an open house last December, Evergy will modify a rebuilt transmission line along Mossman and Green streets in northeast Wichita.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced that Terry Bassham has informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his decision to retire as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Evergy. To ensure a smooth transition, Bassham will continue to serve as Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evergy until his successor is appointed.

Paragould Light Water and Cable will partner with Evergy to provide solar power to the Paragould, Ark., community. Evergy was selected through an RFP process that was conducted by GDS Associates to build a new solar array that will generate 1.44 megawatts of energy.

Evergy announced the grant recipients of its Hometown Economic Recovery Program today. The program provides grants to nonprofit agencies focused on rebuilding their local economies that have been affected by the pandemic.

Evergy wind farms marked 70 million megawatt hours of production this week as we commemorate American Wind Week with the American Wind Energy Association.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced second quarter 2020 earnings of $133 million, or $0.59 per share, compared with earnings of $140 million, or $0.57 per share, for the second quarter of 2019.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced its new ‘Sustainability Transformation Plan’ (STP) to drive increased value and benefits for all of the Company’s stakeholders, including Evergy’s shareholders, customers, employees and the communities it serves. The Sustainability Transformation Plan was unanimously approved by Evergy’s Board of Directors and follows a comprehensive, independent review that began earlier this year and was conducted by the Board’s Strategic Review & Operations Committee.

Dove season is here, and the Evergy Green Team is hosting its annual youth dove hunt to kick off the season. It’s an excellent way to learn dove hunting basics, with plenty of birds flying at close range. The hunt will take place at Jeffrey Energy Center in St. Marys on Sat., Sept. 5, Sun., Sept. 6, and Mon. Sept. 7 in the early morning or late afternoon.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2020 second quarter earnings Wednesday, August 5, 2020, before market open. The company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Evergy today announced new customer assistance plans to help customers with their electricity bills as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.