Jeffrey Energy Center
25905 Jeffrey Rd., PO Box 40, St. Mary's, KS 66536Plant Summary Information
Jeffrey Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 128 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jeffrey Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.0 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Jeffrey Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Pottawatomie County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1978 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 76.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #144 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 128 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 170 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Kansas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2024) |
Map of Jeffrey Energy Center
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Jeffrey Energy Center.
Monthly Net Generation for Jeffrey Energy Center
Jeffrey Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Jeffrey Energy Center (6068) |
| Plant Address | 25905 Jeffrey Rd., PO Box 40, St. Mary's, KS 66536 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.28645, -96.11723 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 6.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Kansas River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.JEC.1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.JEC.1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 720 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 725.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 725.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 230 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.JEC.2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.JEC.2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 720 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 721.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 721.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.JEC.3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.JEC.3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 720 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 731.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 731.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Jeffrey Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 818 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612 | Generator 1 | 20.00% |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 818 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66601 | Generator 1 | 72.00% |
| Evergy Missouri West | 1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64141 | Generator 1 | 8.00% |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 818 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612 | Generator 2 | 20.00% |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 818 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66601 | Generator 2 | 72.00% |
| Evergy Missouri West | 1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64141 | Generator 2 | 8.00% |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 818 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612 | Generator 3 | 20.00% |
| Evergy Kansas Central, Inc | 818 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66601 | Generator 3 | 72.00% |
| Evergy Missouri West | 1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64141 | Generator 3 | 8.00% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Subbituminous Coal.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Martin Lake | Tatum, TX | 9.0 TWh |
| #6 | Colstrip | Colstrip, MT | 9.0 TWh |
| #7 | J H Campbell | West Olive, MI | 8.9 TWh |
| #8 | Fayette Power Project | La Grange, TX | 7.6 TWh |
| #9 | Laramie River Station | Wheatland, WY | 7.6 TWh |
| #10 | Scherer | Juliette, GA | 7.5 TWh |
| #11 | Baldwin Energy Complex | Baldwin, IL | 7.0 TWh |
| #12 | Sherburne County | Becker, MN | 6.9 TWh |
| #13 | Belle River | China Twp, MI | 7.5 TWh |
| #14 | Walter Scott Jr Energy Center | Council Bluffs, IA | 6.5 TWh |
| #16 | Shawnee | West Paducah, KY | 6.4 TWh |
| #17 | Gerald Gentleman | Sutherland, NE | 6.3 TWh |
| #18 | Rockport | Rockport, IN | 6.6 TWh |
| #19 | Nebraska City | Nebraska City, NE | 6.3 TWh |
| #20 | Elm Road Generating Station | Oak Creek, WI | 8.3 TWh |
| #21 | J K Spruce | San Antonio, TX | 6.0 TWh |
| #22 | Limestone | Jewett, TX | 6.0 TWh |
| #23 | Comanche (CO) | Pueblo, CO | 5.9 TWh |
| #24 | La Cygne | La Cygne, KS | 5.7 TWh |
| #25 | Springerville | Springerville, AZ | 5.4 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Jeffrey Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | Emporia, KS | 2.3 GWh | 50.8 mi |
| Burlingame | Burlingame, KS | 11.8 MWh | 39.7 mi |
| Corvias - Fort Riley II | Fort Riley, KS | 2.3 GWh | 39.9 mi |
| Flat Water Wind Farm LLC | Du Bois, NE | 215.6 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| FreeState Crooked Post Solar I | Topeka, KS | 3.6 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| FreeState Kiro Solar I | Silver Lake, KS | 2.3 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| FreeState Stull Solar I | LeCompton, KS | 3.0 GWh | 42.3 mi |
| Holton | City of Holton, KS | 816.0 MWh | 24.3 mi |
| Irish Creek Wind | Frankfort, KS | 949.9 GWh | 32.9 mi |
| Kansas River Project | Lawrence, KS | 21.0 GWh | 52 mi |
| Lawrence Energy Center | Lawrence, KS | 852.1 GWh | 49.4 mi |
| Marshall Wind Farm | Frankfort, KS | 304.8 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Munson-DS&O | Junction City, KS | 2.3 GWh | 43.8 mi |
| Osage City Solar | Osage City, KS | 164.0 MWh | 46.6 mi |
| Oskaloosa | Oskaloosa, KS | 2.4 GWh | 43.3 mi |
| Reading Wind Project | Reading, KS | 676.4 GWh | 56.7 mi |
| Soldier Creek Wind | Corning, KS | 1.1 TWh | 26 mi |
| St. George | St. George, KS | 2.2 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| Washington | Washington, KS | 35.0 MWh | 55.3 mi |
| Waste Management Rolling Meadows LFGTE | Topeka, KS | 47.4 GWh | 22.1 mi |