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  • Feb 15, 2021
    Evergy customers affected as regional electric utilities begin intermittent outages to combat effects of bitter cold on energy supply.

    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...

  • Feb 14, 2021
    Record-setting cold temperatures across the Midwest have potential to impact power supply

    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.

  • Feb 4, 2021
    Andrews Brings Deep Expertise and a Demonstrated Track Record in Financial Leadership, Capital Allocation, Performance Management, Renewables Strategy, and Corporate Transformation

    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,...

  • Jan 8, 2021
    Search to be Initiated for Successor

    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...

  • Dec 31, 2020
    New Year’s Eve forecast includes possible ice, snow and wind.

    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...

  • Dec 29, 2020

    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...

  • Dec 8, 2020
    Campbell Brings Decades of Results-oriented Leadership, Demonstrated Financial and Operational Acumen and a Deep Knowledge of Utility Industry Dynamics

    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.

  • Dec 7, 2020
    Both federally funded programs will provide financial assistance for customers to pay utility bills

    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.

  • Nov 16, 2020
    Program avails wind energy to schools, businesses and draws new customers

    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...

  • Nov 10, 2020
    Evergy Committed to Doing What is in Best Interest of All Evergy Shareholders and Stakeholders

    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.