KCC Hearing on Evergy Transmission Line in Reno County

2026

Published January 14th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled a public hearing on Evergy's application to site a 15-mile electric transmission line in Reno County. Residents can attend in person or virtually to learn about the proposed route, ask questions, and provide comments.

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The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has announced a public hearing to discuss Evergy's proposal for a 15-mile, 345 kV electric transmission line in Reno County, Kansas. The hearing will provide an opportunity for residents to learn about the project, which aims to connect a new natural gas plant to an existing substation, and to voice their opinions.

Interested parties can attend the hearing in person on January 21, 2026, participate via Zoom, or submit written comments by January 26, 2026. An open house will precede the hearing to answer questions and review route maps. This notice serves as an informational update regarding the public comment period and hearing schedule for this proposed infrastructure project.

What to do next

Review proposed transmission line route details
Register for Zoom participation or submit written comments by January 26, 2026

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News Release

For more information contact: Linda Berry, KCC Director of Public Affairs (785) 271-3269

January 14, 2026

KCC will hold a public hearing on Reno County transmission line next week in Hutchinson

TOPEKA – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled a public hearing on Evergy’s application for approval to site a 15-mile, 345 kV electric transmission line in Reno County. The proposed line would connect the future McNew natural gas plant, located near South McNew Road and Highway 50, to the existing Reno County Substation.

The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center located at 600 E. 11 th Avenue in Hutchinson. At the hearing, Kansas residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed route, ask questions and make public comments to the Commission. The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m.

Prior to each hearing, Commission Staff and Evergy representatives will be present at an Open House to answer questions and discuss maps of the proposed route. The open house will run from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Anyone unable to attend in person may participate in the hearing by Zoom with advance zoom registration required by noon the day prior to the hearing. The Commission is also accepting written comments through 5 p.m. CST, January 26, 2026.

To register to attend by Zoom or submit a written comment, visit https://kcc-connect.kcc.ks.gov/s/public-comments. In addition, the hearings will be broadcast live on the agency’s YouTube channel and will be available for later viewing.