Evergy Seyz Don't Worry About Data Centers & Rising Rates

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Typically, rate increases are due to maintenance, repairs or upgrades. The last time rates went up for the Missouri West coverage area, which includes the Meta data center and Smithville, was in January 2025. That was after the Missouri Public Service Commission approved a rate increase to cover costs related to replacing aging infrastructure, preparing for severe weather and adding technology to improve performance, according to Evergy. 

The new plan increased rates by about 7%, or roughly $8 a month for the average customer. That went into effect months before the Meta data center opened in August 2025. 

Evergy recently announced a new rate request for the Missouri Metro service area, which covers much of the Kansas City metro, last month. However, the company said that request is also “not driven by new data centers choosing to locate in the Kansas City region.”

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KC residents fear data centers could drive up bills. Why Evergy says not to worry

The company says it's taken enough steps to ensure that massive data center facilities won't cause regular customers to pay more.

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