News Releases

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...