Lawrence Energy Center
1250 N 1800 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049Plant Summary Information
Lawrence Energy Center is ranked #27 out of 171 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lawrence Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 103.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Lawrence Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| Location | Douglas County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 710.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #981 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 171 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 5 Kansas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.9% Natural Gas : 15.1% |
| Previous Operator |
Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018) Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2024) |
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Lawrence Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lawrence Energy Center (1250) |
| Plant Address | 1250 N 1800 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 |
| Utility | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.0072, -95.26917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 710.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 84.9% Natural Gas : 15.1% |
| 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 Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Westar Energy Inc (22500) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating March 1960
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.LEC.4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.LEC.4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 114 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 111.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 111.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WR.LEC.5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WR.LEC.5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 403 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 376.68 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 376.68 MW |
| Minimum Load | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Lawrence Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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