BPU Signs Agreement with Ninnescah Flats Solar Energy Center

Released on 05-20-2025

(Kansas City, KS)—The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU), Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA), and Kansas Electric Power Cooperative Inc. (KEPCo) have signed a power purchase agreement with Ninnescah Flats Solar, LLC. Ninnescah Flats Solar is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, one of the country’s largest energy infrastructure developers.

Ninnescah Flats Solar Energy Center, located in Pratt County, Kansas, can generate up to 200 megawatts of energy. The facility is scheduled to begin commercial operation in 2026 and will provide homegrown electricity for Kansans while supporting clean energy and rate stability goals.

“BPU is focused on diversifying our energy mix and investing in sustainable resources,” said Andrew Ferris, chief financial officer at BPU. “This power purchase agreement is a significant step in that direction, helping us deliver reliable and cost-conscious power.”

Beyond the clean energy benefits, the project created approximately 200 construction jobs and will provide ongoing economic benefits to the local community through millions of dollars in additional tax revenue for Pratt County.

For media inquiries, please contact Amber Oetting, Director of Communications and Marketing, at aoetting@bpu.com or (913) 573-9049.

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