La Cygne
25166 E. 2200 Rd, La Cygne, KS 66040Plant Summary Information
La Cygne is ranked #19 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
La Cygne is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | La Cygne |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Evergy Metro |
| Location | Linn County, KS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 68.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #177 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 5 Kansas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 98.8% Bituminous Coal : 0.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| Previous Operator |
Kansas City Power & Light Co (2013 to 2018) Evergy Metro (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for La Cygne
La Cygne Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | La Cygne (1241) |
| Plant Address | 25166 E. 2200 Rd, La Cygne, KS 66040 |
| Utility | Evergy Metro (10000) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.3481, -94.6456 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 5.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 98.8% Bituminous Coal : 0.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| 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 | Lacygne Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kansas City Power & Light Co (10000) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | KCPLLACYGNEUNLAC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LACYGNEUNLAC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 873 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 758 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 758 MW |
| Minimum Load | 404 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| 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 | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 17.5 MW |
| Planned Uprate | June 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | KCPLLACYGNEUNLAC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | LACYGNEUNLAC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 725.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 668 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 668 MW |
| Minimum Load | 274 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1977 |
| 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 |
La Cygne Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 818 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Evergy Metro | 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | 818 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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