Summary of Electricity Activity in Lyon County, KS
Summary of Lyon County, KS Generation
Lyon County, KS is ranked #638 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #16 out of 72 Kansas counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 10.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Lyon County, KS
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
665.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#233 /518 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#18 /30 Kansas Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Lyon County, KS
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Lyon County, KS
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #16 / 72 | #638 / 2193 | 1.30 TWh | 10.17 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #18 / 30 | #233 / 518 | 665.66 GWh | 2.41 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #2 / 37 | #356 / 927 | 634.16 GWh | 7.76 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #19 / 30 | #1211 / 1317 | 2.21 GWh | 7.90 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #15 / 41 | #576 / 741 | 75.00 MWh | 976 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Lyon County, KS
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Wind Project | Southern Power Co | 665.7 GWh | 2.4 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Emporia Energy Center | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 634.2 GWh | 7.8 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Americus | Today's Power, Inc. | 2.2 GWh | 7.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) | 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 75.0 MWh | 976 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2005 | Anderson County | 5.0 GWh | 2 |
| #977 | Butler County | 501.2 GWh | 6 |
| #112 | Coffey County | 10.0 TWh | 5 |
| #2082 | Dickinson County | 2.3 GWh | 3 |
| #569 | Douglas County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
| - | Franklin County | -115.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2090 | Geary County | 2.2 GWh | 1 |
| #553 | Marion County | 1.7 TWh | 3 |
| #2068 | Osage County | 3.0 GWh | 3 |
| #1649 | Shawnee County | 53.6 GWh | 4 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Lyon County, KS
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Emporia, KS | 636.4 GWh | 3 |
| #27 | Reading, KS | 665.7 GWh | 1 |