Data‑Center Growth

A key growth driver is data‑center‑driven load expansion. Signed agreements cover 1.9 GW of load, and advanced talks cover an additional 2–3.5 GW of demand. This trend is projected to lift retail sales growth by up to 8 % annually, prompting a 24 % boost in the capital‑investment plan to $21.6 billion. The pipeline positions EVRG for accelerated earnings and cash‑flow growth in the coming years, although regulatory outcomes and leverage metrics remain under watch.