Kansas River Project

500 South Powerhouse Road, Lawrence, KS 66044

Plant Summary Information

Kansas River Project is ranked #1 out of 1 hydroelectric power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kansas River Project is comprised of 11 generators and generated 7.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Kansas River Project
Utility Name	Bowersock Mills & Power Co
Location	Douglas County, KS
Initial Operation Date	January 1920
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	26.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	98.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,006 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #629 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #74 out of 175 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 1 Kansas Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Kansas River Project Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Kansas River Project (10279)
Plant Address	500 South Powerhouse Road, Lawrence, KS 66044
Utility	Bowersock Mills & Power Co (2048)
Latitude, Longitude	38.97402, -95.23508
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2001 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	January 1920
Annual Generation	26.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	91-112-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Kansas River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) KS
Grid Voltage	12.47 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating January 1920

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW

Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Generator 2 Details Operating July 1922

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating July 1922

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating July 1922

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating July 1922

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 6 Details Operating May 1925

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 7 Details Operating May 1925

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	`KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 10 Details Operating December 2012

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.9 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 11 Details Operating December 2012

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW

Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 8 Details Operating December 2012

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 9 Details Operating December 2012

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	KACYBOWERSOCK
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	KACYBOWERSOCK
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.9 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Kansas River Project Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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