Summary of Electricity Activity in Lyon County, KS
Summary of Lyon County, KS Generation
Lyon County, KS is ranked #648 out of 2,163 U.S. counties nationwide and #16 out of 73 Kansas counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 10.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| 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
624.3 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#233 /517 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#17 /30 Kansas Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Lyon County, KS
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #16 / 73 | #648 / 2163 | 1.23 TWh | 10.22 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #17 / 30 | #233 / 517 | 624.33 GWh | 2.34 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #2 / 37 | #360 / 927 | 603.30 GWh | 7.87 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #21 / 28 | #1141 / 1240 | 2.30 GWh | 8.10 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #22 / 43 | #577 / 728 | 56.00 MWh | 669 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Lyon County, KS
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Wind Project | Southern Power Co | 624.3 GWh | 2.3 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Emporia Energy Center | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 603.3 GWh | 7.9 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Americus | Today's Power, Inc. | 2.3 GWh | 8.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Thunderbird Generator (Tbird) | 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 56.0 MWh | 669 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1976 | Anderson County | 5.0 GWh | 2 |
| #956 | Butler County | 521.1 GWh | 6 |
| #106 | Coffey County | 10.0 TWh | 5 |
| #2050 | Dickinson County | 2.4 GWh | 3 |
| #681 | Douglas County | 1.1 TWh | 5 |
| #2106 | Franklin County | 689.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2057 | Geary County | 2.3 GWh | 1 |
| #568 | Marion County | 1.6 TWh | 3 |
| #2147 | Osage County | 43.8 MWh | 3 |
| #1625 | Shawnee County | 53.3 GWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Lyon County, KS
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Emporia, KS | 605.7 GWh | 3 |
| #28 | Reading, KS | 624.3 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025