Lawrence Energy Center

1250 N 1800 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

Plant Summary Information

Lawrence Energy Center is ranked #6 out of 152 power plants in Kansas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lawrence Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 230.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameLawrence Energy Center
Utility NameEvergy Kansas Central, Inc
LocationDouglas County, KS
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1955
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 1.4 TWh
Annual Consumption 17.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #618 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #81 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 152 Kansas Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 5 Kansas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types Subbituminous Coal : 63.8% Natural Gas : 36.2%
Previous Operator Westar Energy Inc (2013 to 2018)
Evergy Kansas Central, Inc (2019 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Lawrence Energy Center

Lawrence Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLawrence Energy Center (1250)
Plant Address1250 N 1800 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
UtilityEvergy Kansas Central, Inc (22500)
Latitude, Longitude39.0072, -95.26917
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1955
Annual Generation 1.4 TWh
Fuel Types Subbituminous Coal : 63.8% Natural Gas : 36.2%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceKansas River
Ash Impoundment Yes   Lined   Operating
Transmission / Distribution OwnerWestar Energy Inc (22500) KS
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 4 Details Operating March 1960

TechnologyConventional Steam Coal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.LEC.4
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.LEC.4
Nameplate Capacity114 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity111.3 MW
Winter Capacity111.3 MW
Minimum Load38 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1960
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSubbituminous Coal / Natural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceSUB / NG

Generator 5 Details Operating May 1971

TechnologyConventional Steam Coal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWR.LEC.5
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWR.LEC.5
Nameplate Capacity403 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity374 MW
Winter Capacity374 MW
Minimum Load120 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1971
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSubbituminous Coal / Natural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Pulverized Coal TechnologyYes
Subcritical TechnologyYes
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceSUB / NG

Lawrence Energy Center Plant Owners

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