News Releases

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 15, 2022 – The financial relief amounts available from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have recently doubled for Evergy Missouri customers....

Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 15, 2022 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced it will transfer its stock exchange listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the Nasdaq Global Select...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – December 8, 2022 – Scammers have increased calls, texts, emails and in-person tactics to defraud customers. Evergy launched an enhanced online collection scam reporting form...

WICHITA, Kan. – November 17, 2022 – Evergy Connect, an in-person customer assistance center in downtown Wichita, will open to the public November 18. Evergy is partnering with Workforce...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nov. 16, 2022 – Evergy will join more than 100 utility companies throughout North America to recognize the seventh annual Utility Scam Awareness Day, which is part of...

Third quarter 2022 GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.86, Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) of $2.01 Increases quarterly dividend 7%, to $0.6125 per share, annualized to $2.45 Revises 2022 GAAP EPS...

TOPEKA, Kan. – October 26, 2022 – The Evergy Green Team will host rifle deer hunts for youths November 30 through December 11. Due to the highly supervised and educational nature of the event,...

Kansas City, MO – October 19, 2022 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2022 third quarter earnings Friday, November 4th, 2022, before market open. The company plans...

TOPEKA, Ks. – Aug. 24, 2022– Evergy and FreeState Electric Cooperative celebrated the start of construction this afternoon on three FreeState Solar projects. The groundbreaking was held at the...

Wind farm will expand Evergy’s portfolio of owned renewable energy. Renewable energy will serve Evergy customers in Missouri. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Aug. 9, 2022 — Evergy and a partnership...

Kansas City, Mo., August 4, 2022 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced second quarter 2022 GAAP earnings of $195 million, or $0.84 per share, compared to GAAP earnings of $185 million, or...

Kansas City, Mo., July 25, 2022 — Evergy wind farms marked 100 million megawatt hours of production this week. To display the magnitude of this milestone, that’s enough electricity to supply...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – July. 18, 2022 –Evergy has sufficient power to meet anticipated demand as forecasts call for multiple days this week with at or near 100-degree temperatures. No public...

Kansas City, MO – July 14, 2022 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2022 second quarter earnings Thursday, August 4th, 2022, before market open. The company plans...

Late Monday, the excessive summer heat contributed to a blown transformer in Kansas City that left about 10,000 of Evergy’s customers without power. At...

Evergy’s power plant fleet is ready to meet customers’ needs as forecasters predict a hotter than normal summer. Investment in power grid modernization will help ensure that power is delivered to homes and businesses.

Evergy publishes three key stakeholder reports: 2021 Sustainability Report EEI ESG / Sustainability Template – Quantitative Information 2021 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – May 24, 2022 — Evergy plans to open Evergy Connect, an in-person customer assistance center in Wichita late this summer. The center, which will be centrally located downtown...

First quarter 2022 GAAP EPS of $0.53, compared to $0.84 in 2021 First quarter 2022 Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) of $0.58, compared to $0.55 in 2021 Declares quarterly dividend of $0.5725 per share 2022...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., – Apr 27, 2022 – Scammers are trying a new tactic according to reports from some Evergy customers. Callers, fraudulently claiming to be Evergy representatives, are telling...

Kansas City, MO – April 19, 2022 – On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) will conduct its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The virtual meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern...

Kansas City, MO – April 14, 2022– Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2022 first quarter earnings Thursday, May 5, 2022, before market open. The company plans to host...

Evergy will help four area non-profits Spread Good Energy. Over the past two weeks, visitors to Evergy’s Facebook page have voted for projects at 10 area...

While gasoline and other forms of energy have significantly increased with inflation the past two years, after this adjustment, Evergy Kansas Central’s overall electric rates remain flat...

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Mar. 7, 2022 – The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather storms during the spring and summer seasons including potential tornados, damaging winds,...

2021 GAAP EPS of $3.83, compared to $2.72 in 2020 2021 Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) of $3.54, compared to $3.10 in 2020 Declares quarterly dividend of $0.5725 per share Reaffirms 2022 EPS guidance of...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Feb. 10, 2021 – New residential rebate programs and an expanded charging station presence will assist Evergy Missouri customers with electric vehicle (EV) adoption and...

Kansas City, MO – February 7, 2022 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2021 fourth quarter earnings Friday, February 25, 2022, before market open. The company plans...

Kansas City, Mo.– Feb. 7, 2022– The City of Osawatomie will partner with Evergy to explore building up to 3 megawatts of solar to power the Osawatomie, Kan., community. “Osawatomie’s...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Feb. 2, 2022 – Evergy has received customer reports of individuals placing phone calls to customers and calling themselves “Clean Energy” or “Clean Energy Utility.”...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Feb. 1, 2022 – Evergy crews are ready to respond if the winter storm expected to move across parts of Kansas and Missouri causes power outages. Forecasts in the Evergy...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jan. 7, 2022 — Today Evergy submitted a detailed rate review to the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). The requested rate adjustment reflects investments to improve...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jan. 5, 2022 – Evergy announced today that its Hawthorn power plant will be home to 10 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy, pending regulatory approval. Five MW will be for...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 20, 2021 – On Friday, Dec. 17, Evergy proposed a suite of energy efficiency programs to the Kansas Corporation Commission. Evergy’s proposed programs would provide...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 16, 2021 – By Thursday evening, Evergy crews had restored power to more than 90 percent of customers impacted by extreme winds on Wednesday. Evergy crews were joined by...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 16, 2021 – Evergy will provide an update regarding power restoration following extended, extreme wind conditions in our service area Wednesday. As of 3 p.m. Thursday,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 16, 2021 – At 12:30 p.m. Evergy President and CEO David Campbell will provide a live video update about progress of power restoration following the windstorm that swept...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Evergy will provide an update regarding power interruptions due to the extreme wind conditions in our service area today. Extreme wind speeds, in excess of...

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Dec. 15, 2021 – Due to heavy winds across Kansas and Missouri, Evergy crews are responding to power outages to restore power to affected customers. As of mid-afternoon...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 9, 2021 – The financial relief amounts available from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have recently doubled for Evergy Missouri customers....

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dec. 8, 2021 – On Monday, the Kansas Corporation Commission partially approved Evergy’s transportation electrification plan that is designed to help customers with...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nov. 17, 2021 – Evergy will join more than 100 utility companies throughout North America to recognize the sixth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day. Utilities United Against...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nov. 16, 2021— On Monday Nov. 8, Paragould, Ark., Light Water & Cable, the city’s Economic Development Corporation, and the Chamber of Commerce officials were joined in...

Kansas City, Mo., November 3, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced third quarter 2021 earnings of $449 million, or $1.95 per share, compared with earnings of $365 million, or $1.60...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oct. 18, 2021 – Evergy (NYSE: EVRG), today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for wind energy to supply the needs of its customers. The RFP solicits bids for Evergy’s...

Kansas City, MO – October 13, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2021 third quarter earnings Wednesday, November 3, 2021, before market open. The company...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – October 6, 2021 – In connection with Energy Efficiency Day, Evergy is launching its new Pay As You Save program (PAYS®) for Missouri customers. The PAYS program is designed...

Kansas City, MO – September 21, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) will host a Virtual Investor Day on September 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Senior management will provide an update on...

Kansas City, MO – August 12, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced Lesley Elwell will join the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role,...

TOPEKA, Ks. – August 9, 2021 – 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...

Kansas City, Mo., August 5, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced second quarter 2021 earnings of $185 million, or $0.81 per share, compared with earnings of $133 million, or $0.59...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 28, 2021 – Evergy is offering tips for managing energy use this week as high temperatures are expected. Keeping your home cool during July heat can tax your air...

Kansas City, MO – July 19, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will host a Virtual Investor Day on September 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Senior management will provide an...

Kansas City, MO – July 15, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2021 second quarter earnings Thursday, August 5, 2021, before market open. The company plans to...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 16, 2021 – Air conditioners will whirr into overtime this week as many communities Evergy serves anticipate temperatures over the century mark. Evergy teams operating...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 28, 2021 – Today, Evergy filed its first Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Kansas Corporation Commission. The plan prioritizes sustainability, reliability and cost...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., – May 12, 2021 – Evergy has received reports of individuals placing phone calls to customers and claiming to be Evergy representatives. The individuals are asking customers...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., – May 11, 2021 – Five large businesses served by Evergy including the Kansas City International Airport (KCI) are now receiving energy produced at the Cimarron Bend wind farm...

Kansas City, Mo., May 6, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced first quarter 2021 earnings of $192 million, or $0.84 per share, compared with earnings of $69 million, or $0.31 per...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 30, 2021 – Evergy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) was filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission today, accelerating the company’s carbon reduction timeline....

Kansas City, MO – April 20, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2021 first quarter earnings Thursday, May 6, 2021, before market open. The company plans to...

Kansas City, MO – April 20, 2021 – On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) will conduct its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Due to public health circumstances and the need to...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced that it has entered into agreements with Bluescape Energy Partners LLC (“Bluescape”) and Elliott Investment...

KANSAS CITY, MO., February 26, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced full year GAAP 2020 earnings of $618 million, or $2.72 per share, compared with earnings of $670 million, or $2.79...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 24, 2021 – Evergy will extend its moratorium on service disconnections through May 2. This temporary moratorium includes residential and small business customers who owe...

Kansas City, MO – February 18, 2021 – Evergy has resumed normal operations after severe weather created stress on the regional power grid for most of the week and the company was asked to...

Kansas City, MO – February 17, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2020 fourth quarter earnings Friday, February 26, 2021, before market open. The company...

Kansas City, MO – February 16, 2021 – As of 10:15 a.m. today, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) lifted its requirement for the current emergency electricity reductions. Evergy will be restoring...

Kansas City, MO – February 15, 2021 – Southwest Power Pool (SPP) called a regional system emergency earlier today. Member utilities, including Evergy, continue to ask customers to conserve...

Kansas City, MO – February 15, 2021 – Due to extended extreme temperatures affecting the regional power supply, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has asked member electric utilities, including...

At the request of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Evergy is asking customers to conserve electricity use as much as possible through Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Kansas City, MO – February 4, 2021 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced Kirk Andrews will become the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Feb. 22,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—January 8, 2021—Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced that after 27 years of service to the Company and its predecessor, Westar Energy, Tony Somma has informed the Board...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 31, 2020 – Forecasts in the Evergy service area include potential for ice, wet snow and gusty winds tonight and New Year’s Day. Evergy crews are ready to respond if the...

Kansas city, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020 — Evergy wind farms marked 75 million megawatt hours of production this week. To display the magnitude of this milestone, that’s enough electricity to power...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed David A. Campbell as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Evergy, effective January 4, 2021. Campbell succeeds Terry Bassham, who previously announced his intention to retire from the Company. Bassham will remain Evergy’s President, CEO and member of the board until Campbell joins the Company.

Knowing that some consumers are struggling with managing bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, Evergy is working to ensure customers are aware of bill payment assistance programs in Kansas and Missouri.

More than 50 businesses and organizations served by Evergy begin receiving energy from two area wind farms this month as part of an innovative program that...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today issued the following statement: Evergy’s Board and management are committed to serving the best interests of ALL Evergy shareholders and stakeholders. Our focus is on the execution of the Company’s Sustainability Transformation Plan (“STP”), which the Board unanimously determined is the option that creates the highest, most certain value for shareholders and benefits for our stakeholders.

Kansas City, Mo., November 5, 2020 – Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced third quarter 2020 earnings of $365 million, or $1.60 per share, compared with earnings of $367 million, or $1.56...

Evergy contractor crews will leave Thursday evening to assist with ice storm restoration efforts in Oklahoma City. Evergy will send about 100 distribution and vegetation contractors to support OG&E.

Evergy announced the grant recipients for the final phase of its Hometown Economic Recovery Program today. Grants totaling $800,000 are helping nonprofit agencies focused on rebuilding their local economies that have been affected by the pandemic.

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

In conjunction with National Clean Energy Week, Evergy announced today that it is partnering with Midwestern utilities to develop a multi-state electric vehicle charging network by 2022.

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.

Evergy is now accepting applications for its Hometown Economic Recovery Program, which focuses on aiding nonprofit agencies in rebuilding their local economies.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Evergy announced in March that it will not disconnect electric service for non-payment and will waive late fees for residential and small business customers.

Evergy is committing $2.2 million to help agencies, communities and customers respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing its 2020 planned community giving to more than $8 million.

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced first quarter 2020 earnings of $69 million, or $0.31 per share, compared with earnings of $100 million, or $0.39 per share, for the first quarter of 2019.

Kansas is accepting applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) during the coming weeks to address COVID-19 needs. Low income families can submit applications...