A new power plant addition is proposed to be constructed at the site of the current E. 12th St. Power Plant in Winfield.
When the City Commission met in its work session on Thursday, a new generation resource to benefit the City of Winfield and all member cities of the Kansas Power Pool was a centerpiece discussion.
The plant, an approximately $80 million investment, is estimated to have generation capability of 55 megawatts. The current E. 12th Plant has generation capability of 27 megawatts and will remain in active use. The timing for installation is soon after December 2022.
(Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)