In This Issue:

IN THIS ISSUE
• Augusta Awarded Platinum RP3
• Winfield Cuts Ribbon on New Tie Switchyard
• KPP Energy’s PACE Solar Project Moves Forward
• April Board Meeting Review
• Winfield Earns APPA Safety Award of Excellence
• Energizing Cybersecurity
• KPP Energy Member Appreciation Event
• KPP Participates in KMU 2024 Conference
• Clay Center’s Ben Willroth, Brian Tholstrup Honored at KMU Conference
• City of Greensburg, Barnes Host Senator Marshall for Energy Roundtable
• 2024 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source

In This Issue:

IN THIS ISSUE
• KPP Generation Task Force Formed
• Lucas Member Spotlight - Grassroots Art Capital Takes National Stage
• March Board Meeting Review
• Energizing Cybersecurity
• EPA Delays New Standards for Existing Gas-Fired CTs
• FERC Affirms New Generator Interconnection Process
• Dogwood Gas Prepay
• KCC Now Seeking EECBG Applications
• New FERC Members Nominated
• SPP Marks a Decade of Integrated Marketplace
• 2024 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source

In This Issue:

• Walnut Energy Center Passes SPP Hurdle
• February Board Meeting
• KPP Cybersecurity Summit Series
• KCC Receives Federal Grant to Help Cities and Counties
• KPP Participates in APPA Legislative Rally
• Phillips Named FERC Chair
• Senate Bill Addresses Transformer Supply Chain
• 2024 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel

In This Issue:

• KPP Names 2024 Officers
• January Board Meeting Review
• 2024 Mid-January Winter Storm
• KPP Projects Update
• Walnut Energy Center
• Barnes & Schneider Join KPP Board
• KPP RP3 Working Group
• KPP Cyber Summit Series
• 2024 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel

In This Issue:

• KPP Membership Approves 2024 Budget & Rates
• 2024-2028 KPP Strategic Plan Adopted
• 2024 KPP Annual Members Meeting Review
• December Board Meeting Review
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• Mount Hope Voltage Conversion Project Underway
• 2024 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• Draft 2024 Budget & Rates Introducedat KPP Rate Forum
• KPP Energy Members “Survive”GridEx VII
• November Board Meeting Review
• KPP Energy Co-Hosts TAPS FallConference
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• KPP Pursues PACE Loan for Member Solar Installations
• Erie Crowned KPP Public Power Week Champion
• Atherton Joins KPP Energy Team
• KPP Testifies at Special Legislative Committee Hearing
• KPP 2023 Conference Showcases Industry Trends
• October Board Meeting Review
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• KCC Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity to Improve the Resilience of the Electric Grid
• Hansen Tours Idaho National Laboratory with Senator Roger Marshall
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• Winter Storm Uri Surcharge Ended
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• A Time to Celebrate, Say Thanks, and Prepare
• Fitch Affirms KPP Energy's Credit Rating
• Join Us at the KPP 2023 Conference!
• KPP Members Getting the Most Out of Summer
• August Board Meeting Review
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• Public Power Week Competition
• Concerns Over Electric Generation Capacity in the Southwest Power Pool Region
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• City of Burlington Ensures Future Generation Needs
• Hodges Receives APPA Seven Hats Award
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• July Board Meeting Review
• Wellington Member Appreciation Meeting
• Minneapolis Member Appreciation Meeting
• Is Your City Computing Sales Tax Correctly on Solar Customers?
• GridExVII
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• KPP Energy Hosts Kansas USDA Rural Electric Infrastructure Funding Meeting
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• In Memory of Larry Paine
• KPP Invites Members to Regional Appreciation Events - July 26 & 27
• GridExVII
• Fiscal Responsibility Act Includes Energy Provisions
• Moran, Marshall Co-Sign Distribution Transformer Letter
• Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of Waters of the U.S.
• Southwest Power Pool Anticipates Sufficient Energy Resources for 2023 Summer Season
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• KPP Invites Members to Regional Appreciation Events
• May Board Meeting Review
• KPP Members Awarded at KMU 2023 Conference
• EPS Releases Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rules Targeting Coal & Gas Turbine Power Plants
• GridEx VII
• Moran, Marshall Introduce SWPA Bill
• Permitting Reform Gathers Steam
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• KPP Receives Clean 2022 Audit
•  April Board Meeting Review
• Kansas City Hosts Successful APPA Lineworker Rodeo
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• Reliability Initiatives Continue at SPP
• U.S. Renewable Energy Surpassed Coal Generation in 2022
• KPP Energy Generation Testing & Load Reporting Requirements
• Member Spotlight - St. Marys
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source
• SPP 2022 Annual Report Released
• 2023 Events Calendar

In This Issue:

• Walnut Energy Center Progress
• KPP Energy Offers Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Member Cities
• APPA Legislative Rally
• KPP Meets with DOE, BEL Officials
• FERC Cold Weather Reliability Standards
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• March Board Meeting Review
• KCC Public Hearing on Resilience Formula Grant Program
• 2023 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source

In This Issue:

• New KPP Base Rate, Mild Weather Delivers Savings
• KPP Electric Utility Analysis Reports - How Did Your City Measure Up?
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• February Board Meeting Review
• EIA's Adjusted Outlook Lowers Natural Gas Prices
• 2023 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel

In This Issue:

• Scott Glaves to Serve as 2023 KPP President
• January Board Meeting Review
• Winter Storm Elliott
• City Utility Low-Interest Loan Interest Rate Increase
• Kansas to Hose 2023 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo
• LIEAP Applications Open
• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• 2023 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel

In This Issue:

• KPP Announces 2023 Rate
• SPP Sets Record Winter Electricity Use, Issues Advisories for Extreme Cold
• December Board Meeting Review
• Winter Storm Uri Progress Chart
• 2023 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source

In This Issue:

• 2022 Annual Membership Meeting - December 9th
• KPP Members Gather for Rate Forum
• Winter Storm Uri Progress Chart
• November Board Meeting Review
• KPP Energy Offers Assistance with Distribution Assessments and Capital Improvement Planning
• KPP to Offer GridEx VII in November 2023
• 2022-2023 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Source

In This Issue:

• KPP Energy Rate Forum & Generating Cities Meeting This Friday, Nov. 4th
• KPP Energy, KMU & KMEA Visit Capitol Hill
• October Board Meeting Review
• Hillsboro Crowned KPP Public Power Week Champion
• KPP Members Celebrate Public Power Week
• KPP, KMEA & KMU Joint Task Force Webinar Nov. 15
• Winter Storm Uri Costs
• 2022 Calendar of Events
• KPP Resources by Fuel Mix

In This Issue:

• New Look for KPP
• Kingman Transmission Project Energized
• KPP Public Power Week Competition Reset for 2022
• KPP 2022 Conference a Success
• September Board Meeting Update
• KPP Generating Cities Meeting - November 4
• KPP Resources by Fuel Mix
• Winter Storm Uri Costs
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• KPP 2022 Conference Coming Soon
• August Board Meeting Update
• Fitch Ratings Affirms A- Rating
• $12M Line of Credit Extended
• Kansas Infrastructure Opportunities Webinar
• Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law
• KPP Resources Fuel Mix
• Registration Open for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference
• Colorado Springs Utilities Joins SPP
• Winter Storm Uri Costs
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• Registration Open for KPP 2022 Conference
• July Board Meeting Update
• KPP, KMEA & KMU to Assist Members
• Secr. Lorenz Meeting
• Changes Coming to Generator Accreditation
• KPP Cyber Seminar
• KPP Winter Storm Uri Progress
• June Resource Mix
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• Stan Luke Receives  APPA Policymaker Award
• Tim Johnson Achieves Public Power Certification
• KPP Members Asked to Participate in Solar Energy Survey
• KPP EV Programs
• Hansen Completes Term as APPA Chair
• KPP Cyber Seminar
• Evergy Settlement on Winter Storm Uri
• May Resource Mix
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• Winter Storm Uri Progress
• Appreciation Dinner
• May Board Meeting Update
• KPP Tours Dogwood Energy Facility
• SPP Annual State of the Market 2021 Report
• Erie AMI Project
• Glick Renominated to FERC
• Hansen KMU Award
• April Resource Mix
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• KPP Member Appreciation Dinner
• April Board Update
• KPP Investigates Transmission Rates with KMEA, KEPCo
• Evergy Load Shed Policy Updated
• KPP Cyber Seminar Held
• March Resource Mix
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• New Beginnings
• 2022 Legislative Rally
• KPP Offers Cyber Seminars
• January Resource Mix
• 2022 Calendar of Events

In This Issue:

• A Final Thanks
• Dec. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Chesney Congratulated in Retirement
• KPP Board Officers Set for 2022
• Other Highlights from January Board Meeting

In This Issue:

• Solomon Energy Storage Center Officially Online
• Electric Rates Approved by Membership for 2022
• Nov. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Board Members Elected to New Terms
• Mark Chesney to Retire in January 2022
• Holiday Greetings from KPP Board and Staff

In This Issue:

• KPP Members Gather for Annual Rate Forum
• Highlights of November 18th Board of Directors Meeting
• Oct. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• GridEx VI Draws Wide Participation from KPP Cities

In This Issue:

• Colin Hansen Announced as KPP CEO/General Manager
• KPP Now Looking to Install Dual Fuel
• KPP Board Approves New Agreement with Tenaska
• Approval Given for O&M Agreement with Minneapolis
• Sept. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Highlights of October 21st Board of Directors Meeting
• Public Power Week Observed Throughout KPP Family

In This Issue:

• Photos from 2021 Fall Planning Summit

In This Issue:

• GRDA Costs From February Storm Now Known
• Interns Join KPP Staff
• KPP and Burlington Make Plans for New Resource
• Aug. 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Greg Graffman, Kingman, Appointed to KPP Board
• Highlights of September 16th Board of Directors Meeting

In This Issue:

• Enhanced Line of Credit Secured
• Further Engineering Analysis to be Sought
• July 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Another Advance Refunding in Works
• Highlights of August 19th Board of Directors Meeting

In This Issue:

• Mark Your Calendar!
• Municipal Cyber Academy Completed in June
• June 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• Search Commences for Next CEO/General Manager
• Bryce and Hansen to Lead Keynote Addresses
• Highlights of July 15th Board of Directors Meeting

In This Issue:

• KPP Bond Rating Outlook Restored to "Stable"
• Mark Chesney Recognized
• June Board Meeting Highlights
• April & May 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• KPP Secures Loan from State of Kansas
• Annual Membership Dinner Photos

In This Issue:

• KPP Board Gives "Green Light" to New Bond Issue
• New Video Posted Explaining Winter Storm Costs
• A "Clean" Audit!
• Cybersecurity Report Shows Interesting Discoveries
• March 2021 Dist. of Energy Resources
• Hillsboro faces rate increase for power

In This Issue:

• Moody's Reaffirms KPP A3 Bond Rating
• All Extraordinary Expenses to Members Deferred
• March Board Meeting Highlights
• Member Appreciation Dinner Date Announced
• February 2021 Dist. of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• Gas and Electric Industries Rocked by Arctic Blast
• January 2021 Dist. of Energy Resources
• KPP Board Hears Legislative Update
• KPP Member Cities Take Formal AMI Action
• APPA and APGA Advocate for Relief
• Hey, Exactly What Did Happen Last Week and Why?

In This Issue:

• Collins Elected KPP Board President
• Construction Contract Approved for Battery Storage
• AMI Projects Get Further Advancement
• KPP Future Power Supply Plans Proceed - Sort of
• Dec. 2020 Dist. of Energy Resources
• Clear Path Forward on Kingman/Cunningham
• Chesney to Delay Retirement Plans

In This Issue:

• KPP Bond Rating Outlook Restored to "Stable"
• Mark Chesney Recognized
• June Board Meeting Highlights
• April & May 2021 Distribution of Energy Resources
• KPP Secures Loan from State of Kansas
• Annual Membership Dinner PhotosStrategic Planning Puts Utilities on the Right Track

In This Issue:

• Rates Planned for 2021
• November Board Meeting Highlights
• Capacity Payments Get Renewed Consideration

In This Issue:

• October Board Meeting Highlights
• Did You Know?
• Public Power Week 2020
• September 2020 Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• Cyber intrusion featured at Fall Planning Summit
• Board of Director Seats Opening
• Plans Underway for 2020 Annual Report
• KPP Member Services Expands to Grant Writing
• Utilities Prepare to Celebrate Public Power Week
• Rate Forum
• Did You Know?
• July/August 2020 Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• 'Outage Scheduling' to Lower Transmission Costs
• KPP's Electric Vehicle Makes Appearance in Burlington
• First-Ever Sale of Renewable Energy Credits Completed
• Did You Know?
• June 2020 Distribution Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• AMI Financed Approved
• Board Member Larry Paine Recognized
• Lou Thurston Elected to KPP Board
• National Conference Attendance 'Virtually' Enlightening
• Capacity Sale OPPD Approved
• Investigation Ordered of Evergy and 'Activist' Investor
• Moody's Investors Service Affirms A3 Rating
• Market Research Shows 'High Satisfaction'
• Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• Cities Forced Responses to COVID 19 Vary
• Kansas Reopens Energy Assistance Fund
• President Signs Executive Order
• 2020 Legislative Update
• KPP News Briefs
• Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• KPP Explores Battery Storage
• KPP Receives 2019 Annual Audit
• KPP Conducts Cyber Security Webinar
• Distribution of Energy Resources
• KPP Launches COVID-19 Response Listserv

In This Issue

• KPP Emergency Stabilization Fund Grows
• Amendment to Tenaska Contract Approved
• Distribuation of Energy Resources
• Industry and Government Respond to Pandemic
• KPP Staff Working from Home

In This Issue:

• Planned Refunding of $7 Million Completed
• Kingman Direct Connection Project Making Progress
• Bond Modernization Messages Carried to Washington
• Did You Know?
• Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• KPP Board Elects New Officers
• Site Selection Narrows for Future Generation Project
• Plans for AMI Technical Conference Announced
• KPP on Track for a Second Advanced Refunding
• December 2019 Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• 2020 Rates Approved by KPP Members
• Winfield Inagurates City Solar Project
• November 2019 Distribution of Energy Resources
• 2019:  The Year In Review

In This Issue:

• Board Approves Amended GridLiance Agreement
• Annual Membership Meeting, December 13
• Benefits of Public Power
• In Praise of Jim Sutton
• Did You Know?
• October 2019 Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• Cost of Service Study & Electric Rate Design
• KPP Bond Ratings Updated
• A New Industrial Customer Prospect For Wellington
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor
• 'Electrification' Explained
• Questions About EV Charging/Did You Know?
• Distribution of Energy Resources
• Annual Membership Meeting
• Observations

In This Issue:

• Fall Retreat Photos
• Distribution of Energy Resources
• Upcoming Events

In This Issue:

• EV Plan Shifting Gears
• KPP Taking Next Steps In Future Power Supply Planning
• Have You Completed the Cybersecurity Scorecard?
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor
• Distribution of Energy Resources
• Hillsboro!

In This Issue:

• Future Power Supply Advancing
• Did You Know?
• Retreat Discussion Topics Promise Strategic Timeliness
• Delaware Agency COO to Join Speaker Lineup at Retreat
• Distribution of Energy Resources

In This Issue:

• Larry Paine Honored with APPA 'Seven Hats' Award
• Did You Know?
• KPP Board Approves Ongoing Funding for Cyber Analyst
• APPA CEO Kelly to Headline Speakers at Retreat
• Fall Planning Retreat to Focus on Member Services
• Have You Completed the Cybersecurity Scorecard?
• Attention All Members!  Power Supply Update Planned for August 6th!
• A Special Visit With Mike Wech of SWPA

In This Issue:

• Kansas Municipals Gather at KMU Conference
• The Cost of KPP Member Services
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor
• New Financial Scorecard Underway
• KPP Strategic Plan Gets Preliminary Approval
• KPP Process Slow and Steady
• Fall Planning Retreat

In This Issue:

• KPP Member Appreciation Dinner
• Hey Winfield, Congrats on Your RP3!
• April's Board of Directors Meeting
• Changes to Generation Testing Policy Approved
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor
• New KPP Strategic Plan Emerging

In This Issue:

• KPP Cyber Academy Concludes
• How to Spot and Avoid Common Scams
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor
• Plans for More EV Charging Stations in Rural Kansas
• Ellinwood Implements Parallel Generation Ordinance

In This Issue:

• Power Supply Study Formally Underway
• Kansas Contingency In Nation's Capitol
• KPP, and Winfield, to Welcome Taggart Wall
• Let Me Talk To The Mayor

In This Issue:

• KPP Remembers Its Friend And Former Board Member
• Larry Paine Re-Elected As Board President
• Last Call For Cyber Academy Registrations
• KCC Order Favoring KPP Now On Appeal
• KPP Small Scale Solar Continues on Track

In This Issue:

• Rate Decrease Approved For 2019
• Did You Know?
• Updates On Power Supply Planning
• Elevating the Public Power Brand
• KPP Social Media Effort Well Underway
• Municipal Cyber Academy

In This Issue:

• Reports from the November Rate Forum
• Reminders for the December Membership Meeting
• A Favorable KCC Order Announced
• Promotions for KPP Cyber Academy and #CommunityPowered

In This Issue:

• Members Gather
• Balancing Transmission
• Electric Vehicles
• Other Retreat Presentations
• Upcoming Meeting Reminders

In This Issue:

• Solar Engineering Services Contract Gets Approval
• KPP Annual Fall Planning Retreat
• General Manager Message
• Lightning Round Gets A New Look
• An Update on KPP Transmission Filling
• Energy Efficiency Rebates
• 7 Ways You Can Lower Your Energy Bills in 2018
• Upcoming Events
• Community Events

In This Issue:

• GridLiance Project in Winfield Gets Approval
• Good Practices for Coping with an Active Shooter Situation
• General Manager Message
• KPP Dereg Clears Way for PURPA Filing
• Heads Up! An Info Request for Solar is Coming to Cities
• KPP Line Worker Survey Reveals Difficulties
• Save the Dates!  The Fall Planning Retreat is Sept 14 & 15
• Wear Your Own Crummy Hats, Carl Myers!
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• A Refresh on Potential Solar Projects
• KMU to Roll Out DG New Toolkit
• Date - Time Change for June Board of Directors Meeting
• General Manager Message
• You Can Wear My Hat, Angela Hottle
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Members Vote to Exempt from the KCC
• KMU's Colin Hansen to Speak to KPP Members
• Renewed Focus on Distribution Maintenance
• KPP Board Approves Consideration on Solar Projects
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Important Membership Meeting Called
• Power Supply Discussion Upcoming on April 19
• Small Transmission Users (like KPP) Get a Victory
• Kansas Represented on "Capital Hill"
• KPP Orientation for New Governing Body Members
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• A Call for a Membership Meeting
• New Service Territory Measure Passes Committees
• KPP Board Member Larry Paine Recently Hospitalized
• Cost Reduction in Sight Through GRDA Contract
• Steps Taken to Advance Transmission Projects
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• KPP Board Officers Elected for 2018
• Stan Luke Re-appointed to APPA Council
• Legislative Bill Introduced to Harm Municipal Electric Utilities
• KCC Regulation Over Municipal Energy Agencies?
• An Update on the PURPA Ordinances Adopted
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Membership Committee Gathers in McPherson
• KPP Welcomes Chairman Joe Seiwert
• General Manager Message
• Cybersecurity Training Grant Application
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Slight Rate Decrease Projected for 2018
• KPP Prepares for PURPA Filing at FERC
• General Manager Message
• Cybersecurity Training
• Trivia Challenge Answers
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Benefits of Membership a Dominant Theme at Fall Planning Retreat
• TAPS' Twitty and APPA's Schryver Reinforce Familiar Theme
• Members Updated on Power Supply
• Fall Retreat Photos
• General Manager Message
• Members Quizzed About One Another
• Spouse Events at the Retreat
• Pole Testing Drill Training
• You Can Wear My Hat, Krysta Cash
• Things You Might Like to Know

In This Issue:

• Bond Refinancing Approved
• Fall Planning Retreat Ready to Launch
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like to Know

In This Issue:

• KPP Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
• Bond Refinancing "On Hold"
• Reminder:  August 3rd Power Supply Meeting in McPherson
• KPP Board Seats Opening Soon
• General Manager Message
• Mark Your Calendar!  Fall Planning Retreat is September 29 & 30
• Things You Might Like To Know

In This Issue:

• Bond Refinancing Under Consideration
• Upcoming Discussions on Community Solar and Power Supply Study
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like To Know
• Save the Dates for KPP's Fall Planning Retreat

In This Issue:

• Gus Collins, Winfield, Appointed to KPP Board
• Hart, Callaway, Ludwig Recognized by KMU
• Power Supply Meeting Set for August 3rd
• Contract Signing Initiative in Final Stages
• Ging Appointed to SPP Transmission Working Group
• General Manager Message
• Things You Might Like Know
• Save the Dates for KPP's Fall Planning Retreat