News Releases

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...

Thunderstorms with strong winds and hail swept across Kansas and Missouri on Monday and caused more than 30,000 Evergy customers to lose power. While power has been restored to...

Evergy wind farms recently passed 65 million megawatt hours of wind electricity production. For perspective, it’s enough electricity to power peak usage (game time) of...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) will conduct its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Due to unprecedented public health circumstances and the need to...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2020 first quarter earnings Wednesday, May 6, 2020, after market close. The company plans to host its quarterly...

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Evergy announced in March that we will not disconnect electric service for non-payment and are waiving late fees for residential and...

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, over the upcoming weeks throughout the Missouri communities we serve, the Missouri Department of Social Services is extending its application...

Evergy linemen and field teams continue to keep electricity flowing in our communities and are prepared to respond to storms. Linemen fulfill a critical need in our...

In addition to the suspension of disconnections announced last week, Evergy will waive late fees and add payment agreement options for residential and small...

Evergy will not disconnect service for non-payment as customers and communities are facing potential hardship from coronavirus. This temporary moratorium...

Evergy is partnering with the Wichita Police Department to put a halt on copper theft. After frequent theft attempts within the Wichita community over the past six...

In conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week, Evergy encourages its customers to be prepared ahead of inclement weather. With safety being a priority...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG), a vertically integrated, regulated, investor-owned electric utility, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced full year 2019 earnings of $670 million, or $2.79 per share, compared with earnings of $536 million, or $2.50 per...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2019 fourth quarter earnings Monday, March 2, 2020, prior to market open. The company plans to...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly that it will expand its wind energy portfolio by 660 megawatts, and reduce carbon output by...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly that it will expand its wind energy portfolio by 660 megawatts, and reduce carbon output by...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG), a vertically integrated, regulated, investor-owned electric utility created by the merger of Westar Energy and Great Plains...

A winter storm brought rain, ice and snow across Kansas and Missouri Friday and Saturday causing more than 11,000 Evergy customers to lose power. By 3 p.m....

Evergy customer affairs advisors are assisting Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applicants over the upcoming weeks throughout the communities we...

Recognizing the continued importance for energy efficiency and sustainability, Evergy announced approval in Missouri today of a new three-year commitment...

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (formerly Westar Energy) is committed to rebuilding the transmission line along Mossman and Green streets, using smaller wood or steel poles where possible. We are also...

Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2019 third quarter earnings Wednesday, November 6, 2019, after market close. The company plans...

Local energy providers, Westar Energy and KCP&L are now serving customers as Evergy, the name of the holding company established when the companies merged last year.